James Talarico promised to co-sponsor the Equality Act, but now only says he will ‘review’ the bill That response contrasts with a signed 2025 questionnaire submitted to the Stonewall Democrats of Austin, in which Talarico’s campaign wrote that “if elected, Rep. Talarico would sponsor the Equality Act in the U.S. Senate.” He also answered “Yes” when asked by the Communications Workers of America if he would support the bill.