Fit to Serve Act
The Fit to Serve Act would end the politically-motivated ban on transgender people serving in the military.
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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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Federal Legislation
The Human Rights Campaign, along with tens of thousands of advocates, works around the clock to lobby members of Congress on critical legislation that would greatly affect the lives of…
Federal Laws Impacting Domestic Partner Benefits
When discussing Domestic Partner Benefits, it is important to be aware of the numerous laws that provide, and often restrict, numerous benefits to people in certain types of relationship. Domestic…
Fair and Equal Housing Act
The Fair and Equal Housing Act would provide consistent and explicit non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people in housing by adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protected characteristics under the…
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…
Equality from State to State & State Equality Index Archives
Read through past Equality From State to State and State Equality Index reports to see how laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ people and their families have changed over time.
End Racial and Religious Profiling Act
The End Racial and Religious Profiling Act would prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement from targeting a person based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender,…
Emergency Funds for Relocating and Supporting Families and Transgender Individuals
LGBTQ+ Americans Fight Back: Emergency Funds for Relocating and Supporting Families and Transgender Individuals
Do No Harm Act
The Do No Harm Act clarifies that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act is intended to protect religious freedom without allowing the infliction of harm on other people. It would amend…
Customer Non-Discrimination Act
The Customer Non-Discrimination Act would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in public accommodations. Additionally, it would update…
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