Here are five lawmakers to watch in the fight for LGBTQ equality

"Here are five lawmakers to watch in the fight for LGBTQ equality.

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.)

Garcia — the first LGBTQ immigrant elected to Congress — was labeled 'America’s gayest congressman' by The Advocate this month, a title he whole-heartedly endorses.

'I can confirm that’s a hundred percent true,' he told The Hill this week.

The first-year lawmaker has emerged as a leading proponent of LGBTQ rights on Capitol Hill, co-sponsoring several pieces of legislation to advance LGBTQ equality.

Garcia last month introduced a resolution to formally recognize and celebrate diverse family units — including LGBTQ families and families who adopt — after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) suggested non-biological parents are not legitimate parents.

And on the House floor this month, Garcia honored 'American phenomenon' and drag queen RuPaul Charles, part of a pledge to protect drag performers amid rising pushback from GOP leaders."

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