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DemocratBill · H.R. 15· House(119-HR-15)

Equality Act

Rep. Takano
Age: 66 years
California
Introduced
4/29/2025
Last activity
4/29/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Financial Services, House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Sponsored by
Mark Takano
Cosponsors
Democrat - 218Republican - 0
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Equality Act aims to prohibit discrimination based on sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. It seeks to expand and clarify existing protections across various areas of life including employment, housing, and public accommodations. The bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to ensure these protections are explicit in federal law. Additionally, it updates the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The legislation also addresses discrimination in jury service and education.

Yes· 3 of 15

  • Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+10

    The bill is specifically designed to end widespread discrimination against LGBTQ people.

  • Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+10

    The bill provides extensive new legal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

  • Would women be better off under this?+5

    The bill explicitly expands protections for pregnancy and sex-based stereotypes.

The opposite

  • Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?-5

    The bill limits the use of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act as a defense against discrimination claims.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-2

    The bill imposes new regulatory compliance obligations on various businesses.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2

    The bill limits the ability of states to use certain religious freedom defenses.