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Equality Caucus Celebrates the Release of Brittney Griner from Russian Detention
December 8, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus celebrates the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner from Russian custody after an extended unjust imprisonment and sentencing by the Russian government.
Issues:Foreign AffairsLGBTQ+ Issues
Equality Caucus Celebrates Bipartisan House Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
December 8, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, by a bipartisan vote of 258 to 169, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act, to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure critical protections for same-sex and interracial marriages. The Respect for Marriage Act was introduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman and Equality Caucus Vice Chair Jerrold Nadler (NY-10); all nine openly LGBTQ+ members of the House of Representatives, Tri-Caucus Chairs Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Raul Ruiz (D-CA), and Judy Chu (D-CA); and Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). The Senate companion bill was introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (CA), Tammy Baldwin (WI) and Susan Collins (ME). The legislation will now go to President Biden for his signature.
Issues:LGBTQ+ Issues
House Passes Bill to Improve Vet Centers Nationwide
December 8, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – In 1979, Congress established Vet Centers across the country to provide combat veterans and their families with the full range of counseling, outreach, and referral services they need and deserve. These facilities help guide eligible veterans and their families through major lifestyle adjustments when veterans return from combat.
Issues:Veterans

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