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Equality Act

Civil actions and liability · Consumer credit · Due process and equal protection
Sponsor
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
D · RI-1
Key facts
Introduced: Feb 18, 2021
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 224
Congress: 117th
Latest action · Mar 17, 2021
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-684.

Summary

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.

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Floor Votes

House Roll Call #40 · Feb 25, 2021
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House Roll Call #39 · Feb 25, 2021
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House Roll Call #39 · Feb 25, 2021
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Timeline

  1. Mar 17, 2021
    Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-684.
  2. Mar 2, 2021
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9.
  3. Mar 2, 2021
    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  4. Mar 1, 2021
    Received in the Senate.
  5. Feb 25, 2021
    Table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 195 (Roll no. 40).
  6. Feb 25, 2021
    Mr. Cicilline moved to table the motion to reconsider
  7. Feb 25, 2021
    Mr. Kildee moved to reconsider.
  8. Feb 25, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 206 (Roll no. 39). (text: CR H634-637)
  9. Feb 25, 2021
    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, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  11. Feb 25, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 5.
  12. Feb 25, 2021
    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, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 147. (consideration: CR H633-661)
  14. Feb 24, 2021
    Rule H. Res. 147 passed House.
  15. Feb 23, 2021
    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, 2021
    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.
  17. Feb 18, 2021
    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.
  18. Feb 18, 2021
    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.
  19. Feb 18, 2021
    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.
  20. Feb 18, 2021
    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.
  21. Feb 18, 2021
    Introduced in House
  22. Feb 18, 2021
    Introduced in House

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