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A History of Federal Non-Discrimination Legislation
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Your Elected Officials
HRC's searchable database allows you to see where your Members of Congress stand on key legislation. -
Federal Legislation
HRC works around the clock to lobby members of Congress on critical legislation that would greatly affect the lives of LGBTQ Americans. -
Congressional Scorecard
HRC wants to provide you with information on how your elected officials have voted on the issues of equality. -
Courting Equality
A fair-minded judiciary is critical to the civil rights of all Americans. We rely upon the President to appoint judges with a robust understanding of fundamental rights and equal protection.
Explore: Federal Advocacy
Find out more about HRC’s efforts to secure full federal protections and benefits for the LGBTQ community.
The Human Rights Campaign works with every branch of the federal government to ensure that LGBTQ issues receive the attention and respect they deserve. Whether it’s lobbying for the passage of pro-equality legislation, monitoring the records of judicial nominees on LGBTQ equality, or advocating for fair-minded regulatory changes, HRC works every day to secure full federal rights, protections and benefits for LGBTQ people.
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We Are With You: Resources for the LGBTQ Community During a Time of Need
To every LGBTQ person across this nation feeling stunned and disheartened by the election results, and questioning if they have a place in our country today, we say this: you do.
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Companies Launch Business Coalition for the Equality Act
In March 2016, HRC announced the launch of HRC’s Business Coalition for the Equality Act, a coalition of 60 major employers that have officially endorsed the bipartisan Equality Act.
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A History of Federal Non-Discrimination Legislation
View a timeline of the legislation that was introduced to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in the forty years since the first Equality Act.
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