"Our nation was founded on the promise that all are created equal and are worthy of dignity & respect. By reintroducing the Equality Act, we are making a commitment to this truth: that all Americans must be treated equally under the law. #EqualityAct
https://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/cicilline-merkley-announce-introduction-equality-act https://twitter.com/davidcicilline/status/1362463241063038977"
"In a majority of the country, a same-sex couple can get married, then legally be denied service, fired or evicted. LGBTQ people can be denied
- Housing in 27 states
- Access to an education in 31 states
-The right to serve on a jury in 41 states"
"The Democratic House will now swiftly pass this landmark legislation and will keep working until it is finally enacted into law -- so that we can combat anti-LGBTQ discrimination that undermines our democracy and advance justice in America."
@SpeakerPelosi