The Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus today endorsed US Congressman David Cicilline of Rhode Island in his campaign to become the next Assistant Speaker of the House.
The openly gay Congressman currently serves as chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, as cochair of the Equality Caucus and on numerous other committees.
States the Equality Caucus’s press release:
Cicilline, the only openly LGBTQ member of House leadership, is the author of the Equality Act, which the House passed last year to extend federal protections against discrimination to the LGBTQ community.
The Caucus issued the following statement after endorsing Cicilline:
“The LGBTQ community is a vital and important part of the Democratic Party. For decades, LGBTQ people have given our time, our money, and our energy to this coalition. Two weeks ago, the LGBTQ community stepped up once again, helping to ensure that our nation is led by those who are committed to equality for all.”
“While we are excited that we will soon have a champion in the Oval Office once again, we are also mindful of the difficult work that lies ahead. It will take years to reverse the damage that Donald Trump’s policies have done to our community. This task will be made even more difficult with conservatives now holding a supermajority on the Supreme Court.”
“Representation matters. When Democrats vote next week in our caucus elections, it’s critical that our community not lose its voice at the leadership table. DPCC Chairman Cicilline is the first member of our community to serve in House leadership. As an LGBTQ man, he understands personally the damage that Donald Trump has done – especially to young LGBTQ Americans – through his words and deeds. We remain the only minority community that can still be discriminated against in 30 states. With the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett, our rights are at even greater risk.”
“For the past four years, Chairman Cicilline has worked relentlessly, listening to the cares and concerns of every member of our caucus and then working to build consensus on an agenda that delivers results For The People. We are proud to endorse his candidacy for Assistant Speaker.”
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