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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The Human Rights Campaign works with every branch of the federal government and in all 50 states to ensure that LGBTQ+ issues receive the attention and respect they deserve. Whether it’s lobbying for the passage of pro-equality legislation, monitoring the records of judicial nominees on LGBTQ+ equality, or advocating for fair-minded regulatory changes, HRC works every day to secure full rights, protections and benefits for LGBTQ+ people.
The Equality Impact Hub: Mobilizing for LGBTQ+ Rights
The Human Rights Campaign remains committed to showing up, advancing progress, and fighting for equality — just as the LGBTQ+ community has always done.
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American Dream and Promise Act
119th Congress: H.R. 1589
Business Statement on Anti-LGBTQ+ State Legislation
For years, business leaders have shared the detrimental business impacts of policies and debates that exclude LGBTQ+ people from full participation in daily life, including negative impacts on workforce, recruitment,…
Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act
The Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act would undermine the government’s ability to ensure child welfare organizations make decisions based on the best interest of children.
Comparing the LGBTQ+ Records of Administrative Agencies Under Presidents Biden and Trump
Indeed, the records of both administrations vary significantly with respect to their treatment of LGBTQ+ people and their rights.
Congressional Scorecard
LGBTQ+ Americans, allies, friends, families and co-workers have the power to decide whether to move forward or lose ground. The Human Rights Campaign wants to provide you with information on…
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…
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…
Emergency Funds for Relocating and Supporting Families and Transgender Individuals
LGBTQ+ Americans Fight Back: Emergency Funds for Relocating and Supporting Families and Transgender Individuals
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,…
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.
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