Anti‑LGBTQ & Homophobic Record
Equality Act Opposition
- Arrington voted against H.R. 5 (Equality Act, 2021), rejecting explicit federal protections for LGBTQ individuals against discrimination. arrington.house.gov+13arrington.house.gov+13arrington.house.gov+13
Traditional Marriage Declaration
- In December 2022, he issued a public statement opposing the Senate amendment of the Respect for Marriage Act, stating it would “fundamentally alter the definition of traditional marriage.” arrington.house.gov
Healthcare Amendment: Gender-Affirming Care Ban
- In 2025, Arrington championed the amendment to the “Big Beautiful Bill” (a budget and reconciliation package), effectively removing Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA coverage for gender-affirming care. He framed it as medical intervention “cutting off transgender surgeries for minors.”
Anti‑Immigrant & Restrictive Immigration Stances
America First Act (H.R. 10469, Dec 2024)
- Co-sponsored a bill aimed at severely restricting parole for undocumented immigrants entering through the southern border, limiting immigration pathways and tightening enforcement.
Opposition to Expanded H‑2B Visas & Family-Based Migration
- Arrington voted against major incremental immigration measures, including the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (2020), which expanded H‑2B visa availability and limited enforcement against sponsors of unaccompanied minor migrants.
Summary Table
| Area | Highlighted Policy / Statement |
|---|---|
| Anti‑LGBTQ | Voted against Equality Act; opposed Respect for Marriage Act |
| Healthcare Restrictions | Authored amendment banning federal gender-affirming care coverage |
| Anti‑Immigration | Sponsored America First Act; opposed expanded visas and aid |
| No Known Anti‑DEI Legislation | — |
Why These Stand Out
Immigration Restriction: His legislative support to sharply limit entry and aid pathways shows a clear stance against diversity of origin.
Healthcare Ban: By targeting gender-affirming care funding nationally, Arrington has directly influenced trans health access through federal policy.
Civil Rights Rollback: His opposition to LGBTQ equality legislation reflects resistance to expanding civil protections.
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