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AN ACT. To prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. March 2 (legislative day, March 1), 2021. Read the first time. March 2, 2021. Read the second time and placed on the calendar. Text for H.R.5 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Equality Act.
The Equality Act would meaningfully expand civil rights protections for many Americans and advance equal treatment for LGBTQ people, women, people of faith, and people of color.
- Employment
- Housing
- Credit
- Jury Service
- Federally Funded Programs
- Public Spaces and Services
- The Equality Act Protects and Advances Religious Liberty
- Conclusion
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Bostock v. Clayton County7 that it is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 19648 for an employer to not hire, to fire, or to otherwise discriminate against individuals because of their sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI).9The Equality Act would ensure that this interpretation is explicitly codi...
The Equality Act similarly amends the Fair Housing Act (FHA) to explicitly codify SOGI protections, robustly prohibiting housing discrimination against LGBTQ people.10 Specifically, the law would prohibit differential treatment in renting, selling, pricing, eviction, service provision, shelter access, homeowners insurance, mortgage lending, and oth...
The Equality Act would also codify the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s interpretive rule,12 explicitly adding SOGI as protected characteristics in the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.13Consequentially, the law would clarify that LGBTQ people cannot be denied car loans, mortgage loans, credit cards, student loans, or small-business loans simply be...
By amending the Jury Selection and Service Act to explicitly include SOGI in its definition of sex discrimination, the Equality Act would codify existing interpretations to prohibit attorneys from rejecting prospective jurors simply because they are LGBTQ.14 Although sex discrimination is prohibited in jury selection nationwide, in the 42 states th...
The federal government funds a wide range of programs, including shelters, schools, community health centers, adoption agencies, and law enforcement or carceral institutions. The Equality Act amends Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex and SOGI, meaning that LGBTQ people and women would be protected from discrimination, mistreatm...
According to CAP’s 2020 survey, more than half of LGBTQ respondents who reported harassment or discrimination said that it occurred in a public space such as a store or restaurant.21 The Equality Act would establish sex and SOGI protections in public accommodations. This means that businesses open to the public, such as restaurants and pharmacies, ...
The Equality Act would benefit many religious people and would not undermine existing religious exemptions in the amended civil rights laws, despite the suggestions of opponents of LGBTQ equality.24 People of faith would, in fact, receive new protections from discrimination—for example, protections from faith-based discrimination in more public acc...
The Equality Act would meaningfully expand civil rights protections for many Americans and advance equal treatment for LGBTQ people, women, people of faith, and people of color. The concrete benefits of the landmark civil rights laws that it would amend are clear—it’s time to extend these benefits equally to all. Theo Santos is the special assistan...
- Steve Bonitatibus
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Apr 23, 2021 · Depending on the sincerely-held beliefs of faith-based institutions, the Equality Act could create various challenges, pitting the anti-discrimination purpose of the Equality Act against federal First Amendment protections related to the free exercise of religion.
On February 25th, 2021, the Equality Act passed through the House of Representatives with a 224-206 vote. One week later, it made its way to the Senate where it currently sits. If passed through the Senate, this bill could have implications that would affect churches and religious organizations.
Jul 5, 2022 · By passing the Equality Act, Congress will provide essential protections while making a powerful statement regarding the equal place LGBTQ people of all backgrounds deserve within our American family.
Mar 2, 2021 · Findings and purpose. (a) Findings. Congress finds the following: (1) Discrimination can occur on the basis of the sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition of an individual, as well as because of sex-based stereotypes.
