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- H.R.2282
H.R.2282: Equality Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 2, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 2, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
201 (199 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 2, 2017
Bill Summary
Equality Act This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. The bill defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and ...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 2, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| May 2, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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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| May 2, 2017 |
Referred to House Administration
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| May 2, 2017 |
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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| May 2, 2017 |
Referred to House Financial Services
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| May 2, 2017 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| May 2, 2017 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| May 2, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by David Cicilline (D-R.I.) |