Darren Soto

Biden signed historic legislation as he was surrounded by the victims’ families and other modern-day trailblazers. He then spoke about his administration’s pro-LGBTQ record and his son Beau’s desire to advocate for LGBTQ people.

The measure died in the Senate last year when Sen. Marco Rubio refused to support a memorial to the dozens of LGBTQ people who lost their lives in the mass shooting.

“This is an important step to preserve an LGBT historic landmark at a time when many of these sites are being destroyed.”