[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 22, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5744]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  FIGHTING FOR RIGHTS OF LGBTQ+ PEOPLE

  (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Madam Speaker, in June, we celebrate Pride 
Month, a time to not only uplift members of our LGBTQ+ community and 
honor those who have fought for LGBTQ+ rights and equality but also to 
recommit ourselves to ensuring and advancing those rights.
  Last week, President Biden signed an executive order to build on the 
historic progress his administration has made for LGBTQ+ people. I am 
thrilled that with this executive order, President Biden will address 
discriminatory legislative attacks against LGBTQ+ people, prevent 
harmful conversion therapy, safeguard healthcare and mental health 
programs, support LGBTQ+ foster youth, prevent homelessness, and 
improve connections to the Federal programs that keep LGBTQ+ people 
safe and healthy.
  No one should face discrimination because of who they are. Rising 
hate and violence against the LGBTQ+ community is unacceptable. I will 
continue working to ensure our LGBTQ+ Americans are protected.

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