06.28.2024

Senator Baldwin Honors Pride Month in Senate

Baldwin’s resolutions celebrate Pride Month, honor legacy and progress of LGBTQ+ movement, and acknowledge work still left to do

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of Pride Month 2024, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) co-sponsored several Senate Resolutions to honor the legacy of the LGBTQ+ movement and acknowledge the work left to do to achieve equality for all Americans. The Senate Resolutions Senator Baldwin co-sponsors recognize Pride Month, honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, and acknowledge the discrimination that LGBTQ+ individuals who served our nation have faced.

“Pride Month is a time to reflect on the progress we’ve made and recommit to forging ahead on the path to true equality. I’m proud to introduce these resolutions to honor the history of the LGBTQ+ movement and the sacrifices made by those who came before us,” said Senator Baldwin. “In recent years, we have made incredible progress in our fight for equality, including passing my bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act, but we cannot take progress for victory. I will not stop fighting to create a more accepting, equal country that lives up to our nation’s ideals.”

Senator Baldwin leads several Senate Resolutions honoring Pride Month, including:

Recognizing Pride Month – Senator Baldwin recognized Pride Month with a Senate Resolution that highlights the contributions LGBTQ+ Americans have made to our country, notes several major milestones in the fight for equal treatment of LGBTQ+ Americans, and resolves to continue efforts to achieve full equality. A full version of the resolution is available here.

Honoring Anniversary of Stonewall Uprising – Senator Baldwin introduced a resolution to commemorate the grand opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center and designate June 28th, 2024 as “Stonewall Day.” This resolution highlights the significance of the Stonewall uprising and the long and ongoing movement to ensure that all LGBTQ+ people have equality and freedom from discrimination in every aspect of daily life. A full version of the resolution is available here.

Acknowledging Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Individuals Who Served Our Nation – Senator Baldwin led a Senate resolution that acknowledges and apologizes for the mistreatment of and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) individuals who have served our nation in the uniformed services, as civil servants, or in the Foreign Service. A full version of the resolution is available here.

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