GenderPac

In Washington, DC

Lobbying Days Set
For May 5-6, 1997


GenderPAC, the new national political organization dedicated to transgender equality has announced the 2nd National Gender Lobbying Day to be held on Monday and Tuesday, May 5-6, 1997 in Washington, DC.

Last year's Lobbying Day on October 2-3 drew over 100 activists to Capitol Hill to lobby for gender rights issues, including trans- inclusion in the Employment Non-Discrimination Bill (ENDA) and the Hate Crimes Statistic Act (HCSA), as well as issues around trans health care and the treatment of transpeople in the military.

In over 2 days of intense lobbying, activists called on the offices of nearly every one of the 503 Senators and Representatives.

Changes from the 1st Lobby Day

NGLD was originally planned for October 1996 but, it became apparent that most members of Congress would be in their home states, working on re-election. After consultation with community leaders, as well as several Congressional offices, the dates was moved to May 5.

Dana Priesing, Washington DC lobbyist for GenderPAC, declared "Based on my recent visits to Capitol Hill, it's clear that we made an real impression in 1995. Telling our stories humanized us: it made them see us as real people instead of tabloid television subjects. This time we'll be returning with a focused, polished and more professional approach, identifying the bills and the language important to us and working to educate everyone with whom we come in contact."


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