WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, applauded the reintroduction of the Safe Schools Improvement Act in the U.S.…
Bill now moves to Maine House of Representatives.
Bill Had Passed House of Representatives
Joint Judiciary Committee votes to recognize marriage for lesbian and gay couples in the state bill now moves to Senate floor.
House approved similar legislation last month.
"Rep. Foxx should be ashamed of herself," said Brad Luna, Communications Director for the Human Rights Campaign.
Updates to Federal Law Would Strengthen Law Enforcement Ability to Investigate, Prosecute Hate Crimes.
Bill would expand the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to include families headed by same-sex couples.
Bill would strengthen protections against hate crimes.
More than 300 law enforcement, civil rights, civic and religious organizations support bill to combat hate crimes.
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