Rep. Carbajal Joins Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus in 115th Congress
Washington, DC,
February 9, 2017
Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) announced he has joined the bipartisan Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus in the 115th Congress. The Caucus is Co-Chaired by the six openly LGBT members of the House of Representatives: Jared Polis (CO-02), David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09), and Mark Takano (CA-41). The mission of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus is to promote lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) equality. The Caucus works toward the extension of equal rights, the repeal of discriminatory laws, the elimination of hate-motivated violence, and the improved health and wellbeing for all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. “I am proud to join the LGBT Caucus to continue fighting to protect and expand equal rights and protections for the LGBT Community in Congress,” said Rep. Carbajal. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to stand up for our Central Coast values and to ensure that all Americans are treated with dignity and respect.” “On behalf of the co-chairs, I thank my colleagues in both parties who have joined the LGBT Equality Caucus and pledged to stand for and with the LGBT community,” said LGBT Equality Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09). “While we’ve made significant process in recent years, we still have more work to do and must protect the progress we’ve made. Our caucus continues to work to ensure every American has the fundamental freedom and opportunity to pursue the American Dream.” ### |
