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Human Rights Campaign Applauds House Passage of Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021, Urges Swift Action in Senate
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, praised today’s passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021 (WHPA)…
Human Rights Campaign Praises Re-Introduction of the “Do No Harm Act”
DNHA would clarify the scope of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act consistent with the original Congressional intent to protect religious freedom and not to harm marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ people.
The Human Rights Campaign Praises Passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4) by the U.S House of Representatives
The Human Rights Campaign Praises Passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4) by the U.S House of Representatives
Louisiana House Sustains Veto of Anti-Trans Sports Ban Bill
LOUISIANA — Today, the Louisiana House of Representatives voted 68-30 to sustain Governor John Bel-Edwards’ veto of Louisiana SB 156, a bill that would have banned transgender athletes, particularly girls…
HRC President Alphonso David Applauds White House For Forming Interagency Working Group Focused on Safety, Inclusion, and Opportunity for Transgender Individuals
New Biden Admin Working Group Will Coordinate Policies to Protect Transgender Individuals from Violence and Discrimination, Aligning with Recommendations Outlined in HRC’s 2020 Blueprint for Positive Change
WASHINGTON, D.C. —…
Human Rights Campaign Calls on Congress to Pass Police Accountability Legislation
WASHINGTON – Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David released a statement supporting Civil Rights Leaders' unified call for Congress to address police violence.
Human Rights Campaign Urges Congress to Establish Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the Capitol
Today, the Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David urged Members of Congress to approve H.R. 3233, the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol…
The Human Rights Campaign Celebrates Passage of the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act in the U.S. House of Representatives
Today, with a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act, which will promote better hate crimes data collection as well as a more informed…
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs Discriminatory Diversity Training Ban into Law
OKLAHOMA – Today, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1775 — a bill that prohibits mandatory diversity training for students in Oklahoma’s public universities regarding gender identity, sexual orientation,…
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