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Laws & Legislation, International, Federal Legislation

Global Respect Act

The Global Respect Act would provide a means to prevent individuals who violate the human rights of LGBTQ+ people from entry into the United States.

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Laws & Legislation, Federal Legislation

Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act

The Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to clarify that providing conversion therapy to any person in exchange for monetary compensation or advertising such services is…

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Laws & Legislation, Federal Legislation

John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would strengthen voting rights by expanding and strengthening the government's ability to respond to voting discrimination.

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Laws & Legislation, Federal Legislation

Every Child Deserves a Family Act

Some states bar lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals or same-sex couples from serving as adoptive or foster parents, and many public child welfare agencies still discriminate against…

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Laws & Legislation, Federal Legislation

Safe Schools Improvement Act

The Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA) would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to require school districts in states that receive ESEA funds to adopt codes of conduct…

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Laws & Legislation, International, Federal Legislation

International Human Rights Defense Act

The International Human Rights Defense Act of 2023 would build an unprecedented framework into U.S. diplomacy to protect LGBTQ+ rights worldwide.

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Standards for Credit on the MEI

Please see the 2025 Municipal Equality Index scorecard available here.The following outlines our standards for credit in each section of the 2025 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) scorecard. In total, the…