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The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. Summary of H.R.5 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Equality Act.
The Equality Act was a bill in the United States Congress, that, if passed, would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (including titles II, III, IV, VI, VII, and IX) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, federally funded programs, credit, and jury service.
Jun 25, 2021 · The Equality Act is a bill that would provide federal civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ Americans and their families, and strengthen some key civil rights laws for other groups. The White House supports the bill and explains why it is needed to address discrimination, violence, and health inequities faced by LGBTQ+ people.
Feb 24, 2021 · The Equality Act would amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to explicitly prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill has been introduced multiple times before and ...
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Jun 22, 2023 · The Equality Act is a federal bill that would amend existing civil rights laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics. Learn about the problem of discrimination, the bill's status, and how to take action to support it.
Mar 15, 2021 · The Equality Act is a landmark bill that would expand federal civil rights laws to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in various domains, such as employment, housing, credit, and public spaces. It would also codify existing interpretations of sex discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity, and would not undermine religious liberty.
Feb 25, 2021 · The US House of Representatives has passed sweeping legislation that prohibits LGBT discrimination, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate. The Equality Act was previously passed by the Democratic ...
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