How the government shutdown is affecting LGBTQ+ people — and what bad legislation is upcoming
Our community is suffering from the shutdown and has fights ahead.
November 7, 2025
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appropriations bills
40+ senators oppose anti-LGBTQ+, anti-abortion provisions in spending bills
Led by Jeff Merkley, Tammy Baldwin, and Cory Booker, they have sent a letter to Appropriations Committee leaders.
December 13, 2024
Senate Democrats urged to reject anti-LGBTQ+ measures in funding bills by coalition (exclusive)
The Human Rights Campaign and ACLU lead the charge, with 63 groups, challenging discriminatory riders in congressional budget talks.
January 26, 2024
Equality Democrats Blast Republicans' Bigoted Amendments in Funding Bills
As a government shutdown looms, the Equality Caucus decries anti-LGBTQ+ bill riders.
September 29, 2023
Senate OK's Defense Bill Without Anti-LGBTQ+ Provisions, Setting Up Fight With House
Fights are likely over individual appropriations bills as well.
July 28, 2023