Country’s president on May 29 signed Anti-Homosexuality Act
"Had Republicans struck funding from "the NAACP or the Urban League, [they] would -- rightfully so -- be called racist bigots"
"House Republicans backed policies to attack diversity programs that help ensure that those defending our country look like our country"
"I’ve listened as my colleagues across the aisle insert cruel, dangerous anti-LGBTQI+ provisions into our funding bills"
Also on Monday, Markey introduced a bill that would authorize federal health authorities to research barriers to gender affirming healthcare
"There are good people in the Republican conference," Balint said. "but when it comes to these issues, we have not seen any of them"
Legislators & LGBTQ advocacy groups stressed the importance of passing the Act, noting its unanimous support from Democrats in both chambers
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson, the Democrats' 3rd witness, dedicated a portion of her prepared remarks to the Equality Act
U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski introduced Global Respect Act
'At some point anti-woke is also anti-sane, and we look ridiculous,' the congressman said
