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117th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Supreme Court
Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQ Equality Day".
Introduced: June 25, 2021
Introduced by:
DelBene, Suzan K.
Democratic
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jun 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution expresses support for (1) equal rights and protections for all people, regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity; and (2) the designation of LGBTQ Equality Day on June 26 to commemorate Supreme Court decisions handed down on that day in 2003, 2013, and 2015.
The resolution also acknowledges the need for further legislation to ensure that people in the United States are free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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