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…
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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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…
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.
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…
What to Do If You’ve Been The Victim of a Hate Crime
Find steps you can take if you have been the victim of a hate crime.
Timeline of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
This page outlines the timeline of the passage of the landmark Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act leading up to being signed into law by President…
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