Pass the Equality Act

Voting position

Background

The Equality Act seeks to amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation. The law currently protects against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex and national origin.

The proposal applies to employment, education, housing, credit, jury service and programs that receive federal funding and public accommodations.

Name

Pass the Equality Act

Types

Voting position

Opposing arguments

Implementation of the Equality Act may lead to overregulation

The Equality Act could restrict religious freedoms

Opposing politicians

Donald Trump

Supporting arguments

The Equality Act mirrors current understandings of gender identity and sexual orientation as defined by recognized authorities