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Angie Craig on Families & Children

 

 


First openly LGBTQ mother and grandmother in Congress

First elected in 2018, Angie is the first openly LGBTQ mother--and recently became the first openly LGBTQ grandmother--ever elected to Congress. She is also the first openly LGBTQ person elected to Congress from Minnesota.

During her time in Congress, Craig has prioritized listening to the concerns of the citizens she represents and working across the aisle to create stronger communities and an economy that works for every Minnesotan. She has fought to make healthcare more affordable for Minnesota families by authoring and passing the State Health Care Premium Reduction Act to lower the cost of health insurance in the individual marketplace. She helped introduce legislation that would empower Medicare to negotiate drug prices and cap out of pocket costs for folks on Medicare Part D. In addition, Angie has worked across the aisle to expand access to mental health care and telehealth services, particularly for rural communities.

Source: Equality PAC Endorsements: 2026 Minnesota Senate race , Jan 23, 2025

Subject of landmark ruling for LGBTQ+ couples to adopt

In 2000, Angie's fight for custody of her adopted son led to a landmark ruling making it possible for other LGBTQ+ couples to adopt. As a leader in the Minnesota business community, Angie has been a powerful advocate for marriage equality in the state. Our country had never before had an openly lesbian mother in the House, and Angie's 2018 victory gave LGBTQ+ families a new voice in the halls of power. She and her wife are proud to have raised their four sons in Minnesota and embrace the state's values of family, community, and caring for each other--values Angie is proud to bring to Congress.
Source: EMILY's List 2022 Congressional endorsements , Jul 25, 2021

Establish national paid family leave

Establish national Paid Family Leave that respects folks who are welcoming new members of their family, allowing them time to bond with their children without having to worry about a false tradeoff between time with their family and meeting their basic financial needs.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com , Apr 27, 2020

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