Rep. Susan Davis urges military leaders to reject Trump’s transgender ban

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, has joined more than 50 House colleagues in urging Defense Secretary Mattis and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dunford to reject Trump’s ban on transgender servicemembers. “We reject the premise that the presence of transgender troops interferes with the…

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Rep. Susan Davis: ‘Why I’m proud to display the Pride Flag’

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, four Democratic lawmakers – including Rep. Susan Davis of California – were sued by Chris Sevier, a lawyer opposed to same-sex marriage, for displaying the rainbow flag symbolizing gay pride outside of their Capitol Hill offices. Davis has responded with a new op-ed on Cosmopolitan.com defending the flag and her…

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Rep. Susan Davis introduces bill to stop LGBT discrimination for jury service

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) introduced the Juror Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 864) to prohibit a person from being removed from a jury because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. “Serving on a jury is one of America’s most cherished civic duties,” said…

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Susan Davis moves to force House vote on ENDA, emphasizes importance of transgender protections

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) pushed for a vote in the House on the bipartisan Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to prohibit job discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The House majority has blocked a vote on the ENDA bill passed by the Senate last year. Davis and her colleagues signed a…

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Rep. Susan Davis supports immigration equality for LGBT couples

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) once again signed on as a cosponsor of the Uniting American Families Act (H.R. 519), formerly know as the Permanent Partners Immigration Act.  The UAFA would allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor a permanent partner for immigration purposes.  Under current law only married heterosexuals can be…

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