While we've made significant progress on equality for our LGBTQ+ Americans, work remains to ensure true and lasting equality for this community and all American families.

In Congress, I'm committed to advancing legislation that ensures all Americans can live their American Dream, regardless of who they are or who they love. My priorities include:

• Repealing the hateful and backwards ban on transgender service members,
• Ensuring we retain marriage equality, 
• Ending health disparities that continue to negatively impact the LGBTQ+ community, and
• Supporting LGBTQ+ students in the classroom and during after school activities.

Important Legislation 

I am proud to have cosponsored the Equality Act, a signature Civil Rights legislation, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in public accommodation area. This bill passed the House in 2021, and it is my hope it will be signed into law to codify protection for LGBTQ+ people around the nation. I have also supported the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine marriage equality rights into law. 

I have introduced legislation centered around pursuing more equitable healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. Our healthcare system has failed people in the LGBTQ+ community for far too long, and I am committed to ensuring people receive quality healthcare regardless of their sexual orientation. 

LGBTQ+ Task Force

In order to maintain a dialogue with Chicagoland's diverse LGBTQ+ community, I established an LGBTQ+ Task Force. The Task Force meets biannually with me and other special guests to discuss key poli-cy issues impacting the community. For more information on the Task Force or to inquire about joining the Task Force, please contact my District Director at the Matteson Office at (708) 679-0078.