Far too many LGBTQ+ Americans can get married on a Saturday and fired the following Monday because of who they are or who they love. In Congress, I’ll fight to pass the Equality Act to ensure LGBTQ+ Mainers can’t be discriminated against at work, when buying a house and in other key areas of life.
Tragically, many young LGBTQ+ Americans deal with mental health challenges. Growing up in a Christian family and environment, I too struggled with what coming out would mean for my relationships and future. Luckily, I received overwhelming love and support but that is not the case for everyone and we must work to create and protect resources that help young people who are struggling. Yet, cruelly the Trump administration cut funding for the LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline putting folks at risk. As your Congressman, I will fight to restore funding to this critical hotline.