"The trans flag proudly on display in the Halls of Congress is a sign to our community that we will not be erased."

A freshman congresswoman is already showing her support for the LGBTQ community by placing a transgender pride flag outside of her office door.

Jennifer Wexton, who represents Virginia’s 10th district, hung the flag alongside the state flag, in what appears to be a first, in hopes of bringing visibility to a segment of the population that has increasingly been under attack in recent years.

She explained to the Washingtonian that the issue is personal for her, as her niece is trans.

“The trans community has been under attack,” Wexton said. “I wanted to show my solidarity because we are talking about my friends and family.”

Before winning her current seat, in a race against Republican incumbent Barbara Comstock, Wexton served in the state senate, where she co-sponsored legislation to end discrimination against LGBTQ people in employment. During her tenure, legislation was passed to protect against both employment and housing discrimination for the community.

This year’s election saw a number of LGBTQ candidates swept into office, and last year, Danica Roem made history as the first openly transgender person elected to a state legislature, after she won her race in Virginia.

“From the military to schools to hospitals, the Trump-Pence White House is working overtime in an attempt to erase trans people from the public square,” said Human Rights Campaign spokesperson Charlotte Clymer. “The trans flag proudly on display in the Halls of Congress is a sign to our community that we will not be erased.”