# GAYEST Congress Challenges Trump Policies

> Newly elected LGBTQ lawmakers may revive equality laws against Trump's sex-based policies.
- Title: GAYEST Congress Challenges Trump Policies · Dallas Express
- Summary: Newly elected LGBTQ lawmakers may revive equality laws against Trump's sex-based policies.
- Keywords: congressional equality caucus, equality act, lgbtq lawmakers, transgender policy, president trump, executive order, Dallas Express
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/national/gayest-congress-in-history-could-challenge-trumps-policies
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-11-05T17:53:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: congressional equality caucus, equality act, lgbtq lawmakers, transgender policy, president trump, executive order, news, politics
## Record LGBTQ Representation
The 120th Congress will officially be the GAYEST Congress in history with 17 openly LGBTQ lawmakers.

> The 120th Congress will officially be the GAYEST Congress in history! (that we know of)
## Democratic Control of Congress
Democratic victories gave the party control of both chambers and raise questions about transgender policy.
## Equality Act Potential
The Equality Act could return to center stage with 17 openly LGBTQ lawmakers.
## Trump's Sex Policy
Trump's executive order requires federal agencies to recognize two biological sexes.
## Congressional Challenges
Senate rules and presidential veto remain obstacles to passing the Equality Act.
## Upcoming Legislative Action
The 120th Congress convenes January 3, 2027 with 17 openly LGBTQ members.
## Key takeaway

The 120th Congress could challenge Trump's executive order on biological sex with 17 openly LGBTQ members.