Velazquez Gets Perfect Score from LGBTQ Organization

Washington, DC – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) today released their “Congressional Scorecard”, which rates members of Congress’ voting records on key issues for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) received a “100%” rating from the organization, underscoring her ongoing support for equality for all Americans.

“We’ve made significant progress in recent years on a range of issues important to the LGBTQ community, but there’s still more to be done,” Velázquez noted. “I’m proud of my record in this area and remain committed to advancing equal rights for all Americans, regardless of their identity or sexual orientation.”

The scorecard rates House members on votes they have taken on a number of critical issues, such as preventing discrimination among federal contractors, prohibiting public schools from discriminating against students on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, and stopping individuals who violate the human rights of LGBTQ people from entering into the United States.

“None of us can rest when any segment of our community is harassed or discriminated against simply because of who they are,” Velázquez added. “HRC has been a steadfast partner in our ongoing struggle to advance equality and I’m proud to receive this recognition from them.”

Founded in 1980, HRC is the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans. The organization represents a force of more than 1.5 million members and supporters nationwide.

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