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Apr 9, 2021 · Posted by: christosvoskresye5324 - Apr. 10, 2021 4:16 PM ET USA "It is urgent that Americans call, write or email their two U. S. Senators today, and respectfully demand that they oppose the ...
- Religious Freedom Court Rulings in 2020
- What Is The Equality Act?
- How Will The Equality Act Impact Christian Organizations?
- Update Governing and Organizational Documents
- Consider Adding Religious Freedom Protection Coverage
Before addressing the status and potential impact of the Equality Act presently being considered by Congress, it’s important to note that 2020 saw a few new and generally positive developments in the area of religious freedom. The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of religious institutions in several cases. For example, in Our Lady of Guad...
The Equality Act is a comprehensive federal bill that has been introduced in prior sessions of Congress, and was reintroduced on February 18, 2021 as H.R. 5. Although this bill is not yet law, President Biden has made passing the Act a top priority. As of March 2021, the Equality Act had been approved by the House of Representatives but had not yet...
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. If enacted, there is likely to be litigation regarding provisions in the Equality Act...
To prepare for potential future challenges to religious freedom, it is important for religious institutions to document their sincerely held religious beliefs in writing to be able to reference them if challenged. Below are some suggestions designed to accomplish this goal: 1. Include a purpose statement in governing documents (i.e. bylaws and/or c...
In light of changing religious, legal, and cultural trends, Christian organizations are encouraged to add religious freedom protection coverage to their property/liability insurance policy. Brotherhood Mutual offers broad Religious Freedom Protection Coverage that provides innovative protection to religious institutions in relation to their belief-...
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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. In today’s blog, we will be exploring the ...
H. R. 5. To prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. March 1, 2021. Received. March 2 ( legislative day, March 1), 2021. Read the first time. March 2, 2021. Read the second time and placed on the calendar.
- There have been 2 roll call votes
Sep 1, 2021 · For the next 45 years, the Equality Act, in one form or another, found its way back in front of Congress. In 2019, the Equality Act passed the House for the first time. Even though it died in the Senate, the bill returned in early 2021 and the House passed it again. However, the bill is once again all but dead in the Senate.
The Equality Act is a landmark piece of legislation that would expand federal civil rights laws to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in employment, hous-
Jun 25, 2021 · The Equality Act will provide long overdue civil rights protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity – ensuring LGBTQ+ Americans are finally afforded equal protection under ...
