Gay NH congressman hopes to succeed retiring US Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Republicans on House Ways and Means Committee released full text Monday
Legislation would codify federal LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination protections
Announcement puts gay congressman on the path to securing his party's nomination
Video references 'political extremists who want to take rights away'
Gay N.H. lawmaker has not officially announced bid
Senate Dems call for new agreements
Congressman blasted Senate Leader Schumer for supporting GOP budget
Longtime Wyo. lawmaker spoke with Blade in 2013
Bipartisan measure prompts Democrats to back GOP funding measure
