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H.R.5: Equality Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 18, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2021
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
224 (All Democrats)
Bill Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate - March 2, 2021
- Engrossed in House - Feb. 25, 2021
- Introduced in House - Feb. 18, 2021
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)
Statement of Administration Policy
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 28, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| March 17, 2021 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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| March 2, 2021 |
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9.
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| March 2, 2021 |
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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| March 1, 2021 |
Received in the Senate.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 206 (Roll no. 39).
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 147.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 195 (Roll no. 40).
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Mr. Cicilline moved to table the motion to reconsider
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Mr. Kildee moved to reconsider.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 5.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 206 (Roll no. 39). (text: CR H634-637)
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 147. (consideration: CR H633-661)
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| Feb. 24, 2021 |
Rule H. Res. 147 passed House.
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| Feb. 23, 2021 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 147 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.
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| Feb. 18, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, Oversight and 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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| Feb. 18, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by David Cicilline (D-R.I.) |