Laws & Legislation

We’ve seen major victories for LGBTQ+ rights and equality at all levels, but we’re not done yet.

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Laws & 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

Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act

The Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act seeks to promote better hate crimes data collection as well as a more informed approach to hate crime prevention at the federal, state, and local…

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Laws & Legislation, International

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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HRC’s Accountability Tracker

This timeline breaks down the federal legal and policy threats —from the Trump-Vance Administration, Congress, and federal courts— to the freedom, equality, and dreams of countless LGBTQ+ Americans and others…

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Laws & Legislation

Healthy Families Act

The Healthy Families Act would provide employees the opportunity to earn a minimum of seven paid sick days (56 hours) per year to care for themselves or their families.

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Laws & Legislation

Gun Violence Prevention

The volatile combination of a lack of strong laws to prevent gun violence and animosity towards the LGBTQ+ community increases the dangers faced by LGBTQ+ people. The Human Rights Campaign…

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Laws & Legislation, International

GLOBE Act

The GLOBE Act would build a framework into U.S. diplomacy to protect LGBTQ+ human rights worldwide.

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Laws & Legislation, International

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.

Transgender, Laws & Legislation, State & Local Policy, LGBTQ+ Youth, Research

Get the Facts on Gender-Affirming Care

Every person has the fundamental right to access the health care they need without fear of discrimination, prejudice, or barriers to treatment that supports their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.