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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 18, 2021Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.R. 5

Equality Act

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Equality Act

This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation.

The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide (1) exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; (2) goods, services, or programs; and (3) transportation services.

The bill allows the Department of Justice to intervene in equal protection actions in federal court on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity.

What just happenedMar 17, 2021

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-684.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1](D-RI)Sponsor
224 cosponsors224 D
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  1. Mar 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-684.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Mar 2, 2021Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9.

  3. Mar 2, 2021Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  4. Mar 1, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  5. Feb 25, 2021FloorH36610

    Table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 195 (Roll no. 40).

  6. Feb 25, 2021ResolvingDifferencesH82000

    Mr. Cicilline moved to table the motion to reconsider

  7. Feb 25, 2021FloorH36600

    Mr. Kildee moved to reconsider.

  8. Feb 25, 2021FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 206 (Roll no. 39). (text: CR H634-637)

  9. Feb 25, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 206 (Roll no. 39).(text: CR H634-637)

  10. Feb 25, 2021FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Feb 25, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 5.

  12. Feb 25, 2021FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.

  13. Feb 25, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 147. (consideration: CR H633-661)

  14. Feb 24, 2021FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 147 passed House.

  15. Feb 23, 2021FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 147 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.

  16. Feb 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Committee on House Administration
  17. Feb 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  18. Feb 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Financial Services Committee
  19. Feb 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  20. Feb 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Feb 18, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Feb 18, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseFeb 25, 202153

Equality Act

This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation.

The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide (1) exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; (2) goods, services, or programs; and (3) transportation services.

The bill allows the Department of Justice to intervene in equal protection actions in federal court on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity.

Introduced in HouseFeb 18, 202100

Equality Act

This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation.

The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide (1) exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; (2) goods, services, or programs; and (3) transportation services.

The bill allows the Department of Justice to intervene in equal protection actions in federal court on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity.

Equality Act — Informed