On February 25, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act (PDF, 317KB)opens in new window, comprehensive civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community in the areas of employment, education, credit, jury service, federal funding, housing, and public accommodations. In addition, the Equality Act fills critical gaps in federal antidiscrimination laws for all Americans.
Nearly 70% of Americans support nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ peopleopens in new window. More than 250 social justice, child welfare, religious, and medical organizations have signed on to support the Equality Act.
APA adopted multiple research-based policy statements supporting the rights of gay, lesbian, transgender, and nonbinary people, including a 2020 resolution that promotes federal legislation protecting against discriminatory treatment (PDF, 128KB)opens in new window of these individuals. APA strongly supports the bill and will continue to urge the Senate to swiftly pass it for President Biden’s signature.
For more information, contact Leo Rennie, MPA.