The Equality Act has been reintroduced by Congressional Democrats aiming to establish federal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Spearheaded by Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Mark Takano, the bill seeks to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Although it has passed the House before, the legislation faces significant challenges, particularly with the Republican majority in Congress and the political climate following President Trump's administration, which saw a rollback of LGBTQ+ rights during his tenure.
The Equality Act represents decades of advocacy to provide federal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, facing numerous political challenges.
Despite previous versions being passed by the House, the Equality Act consistently stalled in the Senate, and its prospects dimmed further with Republican control of Congress.
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