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Equality Act

Floor Speech

Date: May 17, 2019
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5, the Equality Act.

All Americans, regardless of background, should have the ability to live their lives with dignity and free from discrimination. Equal treatment under the law is a fundamental American principle, and this important legislation provides legal safeguards against discrimination for LGBTQ individuals.

This is historic civil rights legislation that the House is considering today. Specifically, it would modify existing civil rights law to extend anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ Americans, including protections against discrimination in employment, housing, access to public places, federal funding, credit, education, and jury service.

As an original cosponsor of the Equality Act, I strongly support its final passage. I am unfortunately not able to attend today's important vote, but I am proud to support H.R. 5 and would have voted in favor of this bill.

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