Adam Bennett Schiff is an American lawyer, author, and politician who has served as a U.S. representative since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he has represented California's 28th congressional district since 2013.
The Supreme Court’s decision in June of 2015 to make marriage legal for all couples across the country was a huge step forward for true equality for the LGBT community in America. But the fight for equality continues, since a couple that is married today can still be fired tomorrow simply because of whom they love.
As vice chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, I strongly believe everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation, should be treated equally under the law. That’s why I have fought to fully integrate all LGBT service members in the military and to ensure that LGBT families receive equal treatment in adoptions. I am also a strong supporter of the Equality Act, which would ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex