Congressional Equality Caucus News & Political Updates

The Congressional Equality Caucus is the largest pro-LGBTQI+ caucus in the U.S. Congress, working to advance equality through legislation, oversight, and public advocacy. Founded to combat discrimination and promote dignity for all LGBTQI+ Americans, the caucus includes over 190 members committed to championing civil rights, health equity, and anti-violence initiatives. Stay informed with JRL CHARTS as we deliver breaking news, policy rollbacks, and legislative moves impacting LGBTQI+ lives nationwide.

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25 08, 2021

Swiss Navy Commemorates Women’s Equality Day Aug.26

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POMPANO BEACH, FL — (08-25-21) — M.D. Science Lab, maker of the Swiss Navy brand, has announced the company will commemorate Women’s Equality Day on Thursday. “Congress designated August 26 as Women’s Equality Day as a national day celebrating the importance of the women’s suffrage movement and the work to secure and expand equal rights [...]

18 03, 2021

Collins Wants Protection for Religions in LGBTQ Equality Act

By JRL Charts|2025-08-16T21:11:06-07:00March 18th, 2021|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: congressional equality caucus, Equality Act Support Demands, Gay Washington D.C. News: LGBTQ Politics & Culture in the Capital, lgbt equality laws, LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ+ equality, Susan Collins|

WASHINGTON D.C. — (03-18-21) — Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is flexing her influence to garner her support for the Equality Act Bill passed by the House of Representatives. While Collins supported the Equality Acts Bill last year, this time around she is making demands to garner her support for LGBTQ civil rights. Collins is being [...]

26 02, 2021

Three GOP Lawmakers Vote in Favor of the Equality Act

By JRL Charts|2025-08-16T21:11:14-07:00February 26th, 2021|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: congressional equality caucus, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, GOP Lawmakers favor EqualityAct, Jury Selection and Services Act, LGBT Community, lgbt equality laws, LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Equality Act Bill, LGBTQ+ equality|

WASHINGTON D.C. — (02-26-21) — Three GOP Lawmakers broke ranks with their party to join Democrats in voting for the Equality Act on Thursday. Reps. John Katko (R-N.Y.), Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) were the only Republicans to vote in favor of the bill. The civil rights bill aims to extend protections for [...]

15 12, 2020

Conservative Majority Supreme Court Declines to Roll Back Marriage Equality

By JRL Charts|2025-08-16T21:11:33-07:00December 15th, 2020|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: congressional equality caucus, Gay Washington D.C. News: LGBTQ Politics & Culture in the Capital, lgbt equality laws, LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ+ equality, marriage equality, obergefell vs hodges, same-sex marriage, US Supreme Court|

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics WASHINGTON D.C. — (12-15-20) — The conservative Supreme Court of the USA shocked conservatives on Monday when it declined to roll back marriage equality. Conservatives had hoped that with the appointment of Trump's three conservative justices, marriage equality would quickly be reversed. However the [...]

18 09, 2020

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Defender of Gender Equality Dies At 87

By JRL Charts|2025-08-16T21:11:57-07:00September 18th, 2020|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: congressional equality caucus, death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Gay Washington D.C. News: LGBTQ Politics & Culture in the Capital, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, lgbt politics, LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ+ equality, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, US Supreme Court|

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (09-18-20) – Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the defender on the U.S. Supreme Court for LGBTQ equality has died at the age of 87 at her home surrounded by family members. Known as the firebrand who in her 80s became a legal, cultural, and feminist icon who worked her way all the way [...]

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