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S.788: Equality Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 13, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (43 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 13, 2019
Bill Summary
Equality Act This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation. The bill expands the definition of public...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |