[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 19, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H6869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





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                     LGBTQ+ RIGHTS ARE UNDER ATTACK

  (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York asked and was given permission 
to address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, between Florida's 
``don't say gay or trans'' legislation and Alabama's ban on gender-
affirming care for transgender youth, LGBTQ+ rights in this country are 
under attack.
  Unfortunately, these attacks are not just limited to the States. Just 
25 days ago, a rightwing majority overturned Roe v. Wade and indicated 
that contraception and marriage equality are likely next.
  That is why I was so pleased that the House passed the Respect for 
Marriage Act today, which would repeal the discriminatory Defense of 
Marriage Act and ensure that marriage equality is protected across our 
country.
  I have always been a strong supporter of LGBTQ+ rights. In 1986, I 
introduced the first domestic partnership legislation in New York State 
history while I was on the city council. We need to do everything we 
can to protect these fundamental rights.

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