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, Transgender, Federal Legislation

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, Federal Legislation

Transgender Health Care Access Act

The Transgender Health Care Access Act seeks to expand access to evidence-based, lifesaving health care for transgender people through workforce development, medical education reform, and expanded community care capacity.

Laws & Legislation, Federal Legislation

The Equality Act

The Equality Act would provide consistent and explicit anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people across key areas of life, including employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federally funded programs,…

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Laws & Legislation, Federal Legislation

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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Laws & Legislation, Federal 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, Federal Legislation

GLOBE Act

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

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HIV & Health Equity, Laws & Legislation, Federal Legislation

PrEP Access and Coverage Act

The PrEP Access and Coverage Act would require all private and public insurance plans to cover the HIV prevention pill and related services with no out-of-pocket costs for patients.

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Laws & Legislation, Federal Legislation

The Family and Medical Insurance Leave (Family) Act

The FAMILY Act would help bridge the financial gap facing many working families following the birth or adoption of a child as well as personal or family illness requiring leave…