John,
Everyone, no matter who they are or who they love, deserves to be their true selves. But state legislatures across the country have introduced hundreds of bills in 2023 attacking the very existence of the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly trans youth. As it stands, there are no federal statutes explicitly protecting LGBTQIA+ individuals from discrimination.
As a member of both the Congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus and the Transgender Equality Task Force, I work hard every day to end workplace discrimination, school bullying, healthcare disparities, and other barriers that stand in the way of the LGBTQIA+ communtiy’s well-being. That’s why I support the Equality Act, to make sure that everyone, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, can live their life fully, without fear of discrimination.
Tell Congress: Pass the Equality Act.
The Equality Act is the only legislation that explicitly protects LGBTQIA+ individuals from discrimination in a wide variety of settings, including:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Employment
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Housing
- Family planning
The rights of LGBTQIA+ Americans cannot be left up to state legislatures. The comprehensive protections enshrined in the Equality Act are necessary to safeguard the LGBTQIA+ community from discrimination.
This Pride Month, let’s uplift the LGBTQIA+ community and urge Congress to pass the Equality Act.
Onward,
Ro
