LGBTQ+
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance:
"On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn for all the brave transgender individuals who have suffered violence, bullying and discrimination or have been murdered for living as their true selves. These courageous individuals are our friends and loved ones, neighbors and colleagues and they deserve our admiration, respect and protection.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement commemorating the 10th anniversary of the signing of the historic Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which deters hate crimes by expanding federal protections and equipping state and local law enforcement with the tools needed to prosecute hate crimes based on sexual orientation, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability or gender identity:
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San Francisco — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Trump Administration announced a proposal to gut protections that prevent federal contractors from discriminating against LGBTQ Americans, women and other minorities:
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement today in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Trump Administration advanced an HHS proposed rule that would end anti-discrimination protections for women and transgender Americans in health care, days after announcing a proposed rule at HUD that would strip protections for transgender Americans at homeless shelters:
"The Trump Administration's actions show utter contempt for the health, safety and humanity of women and transgender Americans.