Katie Hill, House of Representatives Pass Equality Act

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Congresswoman and LGBT Equality Caucus Co-chair Katie Hill today voted in support of the Equality Act, H.R. 5, which passed the House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote of 236-173.

This landmark legislation would provide clear, comprehensive anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans in regard to employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding, housing, and public accommodations.

"Everyone should have a fair chance to earn a living, go to school, and provide a home for their families without fear of harassment or discrimination," said Hill. "I couldn't be prouder to be a part of a new generation of leaders who are the ones to finally pass the Equality Act and fight for true freedom and equality for all."

At the last minute, Republican lawmakers attempted to kill the bill by introducing a "Motion to Recommit" addressing the participation of transgender women in sports. Hill provided the Democratic rebuttal.

"Through my work on the issue of homelessness, I saw trans women disproportionately affected by discrimination at every stage of their lives," Hill stated. "They have higher rates of poverty, of sexual abuse, and homelessness. I can tell you that no trans person is trying to game the system to participate in sports. That does not happen. And that is a sad scare tactic that has no place on the floor of the People's House."

The Equality Act will ensure that all LGBTQ Americans can enjoy their most basic human rights no matter where they live, work, or go to school. The Equality Act has the bipartisan support of Members of Congress, the strong support of more than 200 corporations, and the overwhelming support of the American people.

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Washington, DC -- Congresswoman and LGBT Equality Caucus Co-chair Katie Hill today voted in support of the Equality Act, H.R. 5, which passed the House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote of 236-173.

This landmark legislation would provide clear, comprehensive anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans in regard to employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding, housing, and public accommodations.

"Everyone should have a fair chance to earn a living, go to school, and provide a home for their families without fear of harassment or discrimination," said Hill. "I couldn't be prouder to be a part of a new generation of leaders who are the ones to finally pass the Equality Act and fight for true freedom and equality for all."

At the last minute, Republican lawmakers attempted to kill the bill by introducing a "Motion to Recommit" addressing the participation of transgender women in sports. Hill provided the Democratic rebuttal.

"Through my work on the issue of homelessness, I saw trans women disproportionately affected by discrimination at every stage of their lives," Hill stated. "They have higher rates of poverty, of sexual abuse, and homelessness. I can tell you that no trans person is trying to game the system to participate in sports. That does not happen. And that is a sad scare tactic that has no place on the floor of the People's House."

The Equality Act will ensure that all LGBTQ Americans can enjoy their most basic human rights no matter where they live, work, or go to school. The Equality Act has the bipartisan support of Members of Congress, the strong support of more than 200 corporations, and the overwhelming support of the American people.

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