[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 5, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H3668-H3669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN CELEBRATION OF PRIDE MONTH

  (Ms. SALINAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SALINAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a mother and as a proud 
ally of the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate Pride Month. First and 
foremost, this month is about joy. It is about recognizing how far we 
have come in the fight for full equality.
  Just 20 years ago, gay marriage was still illegal in almost every 
State and territory. I didn't know it back then, but I was about to 
become a mom to a beautiful queer child. Thank God things changed and 
my daughter was able to grow up in a country that recognizes her 
freedom to love and be who she is.
  That is reason enough to be proud, but we still have work to do. As a 
Member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, I will keep fighting until 
every American can live out their truth and fulfill their potential 
without fear.
  That is why I have championed bills to combat bullying and create a 
safer environment for our LGBTQ+ kids in schools, and I will continue 
to stand up for the trans community and push back against hateful, 
false narratives.

  It is on us as elected officials to defend the rights of all 
Americans, no matter who they love or how they identify. I promise to 
do just that, not just this month, but every day of the year.
  Happy Pride.

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