The Equality Act is a federal bill that aims to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in areas such as employment, housing, education, public accommodations, and more. It seeks to extend protections provided under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to LGBTQ individuals. The main provisions include defining and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, ensuring equal access to facilities and services regardless of gender identity, and expanding legal remedies for those facing discrimination. If passed, the bill would have significant impacts by offering comprehensive protection against LGBTQ discrimination at the federal level and promoting equality across various sectors of society.
2023-06-21: Introduced in House
2023-06-21: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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