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
We’ve seen major victories for LGBTQ+ rights and equality at all levels, but we’re not done yet.
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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…
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.
Get Insured - Affordable Care Act Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community
Resources for the LGBTQ+ community about the Affordable Care Act.
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…
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act
The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act would require colleges and universities receiving federal student aid funding to enact an anti-harassment policy.
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…
Juror Non-Discrimination Act/Jury ACCESS Act
The Juror Non-Discrimination Act and Jury Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection (ACCESS) Act prohibits attorneys from seeking to strike potential federal jurors based on their sexual…
Real Education And Access For Healthy Youth Act
The Real Education for Healthy Youth Act would provide grants for comprehensive sex education to public or private entities that focus on adolescent health and education or have experience with…
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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