Supporters of the repeal wanted Congress to eliminate the policy with the 2010 defense authorization bill in April 2009. In July 2009, Patrick Murphy announced a "Voices of Honor" tour with the Human Rights Campaign to increase awareness of his non-discrimination bill. On October 16, 2009, The Hill reported that Congressional leaders expected the repeal of DADT to pass in early 2010. President Barack Obama stated that if passed by Congress, he would sign a bill repealing DADT.
