HR. 15In Committee
Equality Act
Prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity across public accommodations, employment, housing, federally funded programs, credit, and jury service
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity across public accommodations, employment, housing, federally funded programs, credit, and jury service
Key points
- Amend civil rights protections
- Prohibit housing discrimination
- Expand public accommodations coverage
- Define sex discrimination terms
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-04-29 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Financial Services, House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues