Anti‑LGBTQ & Anti‑Diversity Actions
Funding Attack on LGBTQ Community Projects
- As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Andy Harris voted to strip federal funding from three LGBTQ-focused community grants—one in Philadelphia.
- He compared support for an LGBTQ center to funding a hypothetical Ku Klux Klan project, stating: “If the Ku Klux Klan applied for one, we’d hear an uproar … so some First Amendment rights aren’t okay and some are.”
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Public Anti‑Trans Rhetoric
- During a debate campaign, Harris attacked transgender individuals, marking a clear instance of public transphobia in campaign rhetoric.
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Voting Against LGBTQ Protections
- Harris has consistently voted against major pro-LGBTQ bills, including the Equality Act (H.R. 5, 2021).
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Anti‑Immigrant or Anti‑Diversity Record
There is no strong evidence that Rep. Harris has sponsored explicit anti‑immigrant legislation or publicly pushed policies targeting immigration or diversity. Most of his controversial activity centers on LGBTQ issues.
Summary of Key Actions
| Area | Action / Statement |
|---|---|
| Anti‑LGBTQ / Anti‑Trans | Voted to remove LGBTQ community funding; likened it to KKK support, attacked trans people in debate |
| Legislative Record | Opposed the Equality Act and broader LGBTQ protections |
| Anti‑Immigrant / Anti‑Diversity | No significant legislative or public policy actions identified |
Why This Stands Out
- Funding Removal: Comparing LGBTQ support to the KKK at an appropriations markup is a dramatic rejection of community rights and inclusion.
- Disinformation & Dehumanization: Attacks during debates and public forums reinforce stigmatization of transgender individuals.
- Policy Opposition: Refusal to support explicit civil rights protections (e.g. hate-crime laws, nondiscrimination) undermines legal equity for LGBTQ Americans.
If you’d like detailed comparison to other members or deep dives into his full voting history or other policy areas, I’d be happy to provide further information.
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