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San Francisco is blessed with a large and vibrant LGBT community and a strong history of advocacy for equal rights for all. Since my first day in Congress, ending discrimination against gays and lesbians has been a top priority. I have continuously supported legislation that expands our laws in order to better reflect the diverse society in which we live.

November 20, 2022

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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance:

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September 7, 2022

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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor's discriminatory ruling that an Affordable Care Act provision requiring employers to provide coverage for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication violates the religious rights of employers:

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July 19, 2022

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

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June 26, 2022

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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark the seventh anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality in Obergefell v. Hodges:

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June 23, 2022

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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the House passed the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act:

"Today, the House took another step in the fight for full equality. By passing the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act, we will ensure federal lawmakers has the data it needs to better tackle the disparities afflicting our LGBTQ friends and neighbors.

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June 1, 2022

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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month:

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May 23, 2022

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in recognition of Harvey Milk Day, which is celebrated every year in California in honor of the birthday of slain civil rights leader and San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk:

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May 16, 2022

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement marking International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia:

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February 9, 2022

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after the House passed the Global Respect Act:

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