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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Voting Center Hub

Know your rights. If you’re a transgender American, a student voter, or anyone who wants to make sure your voice is heard, we have the resources you need.

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Workplace, Laws & Legislation, Champion

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,…

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Laws & Legislation, Federal Legislation

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.

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Laws & Legislation

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…

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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

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…

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Laws & Legislation, Federal Legislation

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…

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Laws & Legislation, Federal Legislation

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…

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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.