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Here is a look at some of the LGBTQ officials who have made history in their roles as part of the Biden administration. Buttigieg is the first openly gay Senate-confirmed Cabinet secretary in.

The White House senior communications team is all female and includes two lesbians of color: Karine Jean-Pierre (above), who is Black, is principal deputy press secretary, while Pili Tobar.

As of January , 37 members of the LGBTQ community are known to have held office in the United States Congress. In the House, 33 LGBTQ people held office; in the Senate, 4 held office. Two people, Tammy Baldwin and Kyrsten Sinema, served in the House and were later elected into the Senate.

In a series of firsts, the White House gave NBC OUT exclusive access to these openly LGBTQ staff members, including a first of its kind “class photo” of those who currently serve, and will.

White House officials frequently tout the diversity of President Biden’s administration, including that roughly 15 percent of all appointees identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and.

The White House senior communications team is all female and includes two lesbians of color: Karine Jean-Pierre (above), who is Black, is principal deputy press secretary, while Pili Tobar, who is.

List of LGBTQ members of the United States CongressAs of January , 37 members of the LGBTQ community are known to have held office in the United States Congress. In the House, 33 LGBTQ people held office; in the Senate, 4 held office. Two people, Tammy Baldwin and Kyrsten Sinema, served in the House and were later elected into the Senate. The earliest known LGBTQ congressperson was Ed Koch.

LGBTQ White House staff pose at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Seated from left: Michael Botticelli, Ellie Schafer, Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, Megan Smith, Ned Price.