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Issue Position: Preventing Discrimination Against Workers

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2012
Issues: Employment and Affirmative Action Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

No person should be denied employment simply because of theirsexual orientation or gender identity. Unfortunately today, many Americans are terminated, or simply not hired, not because of their qualifications or performance but rather because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. To prevent such workplace discrimination, I have again joined with Congressman Barney Frank and others in introducing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, known as ENDA, (H.R. 1397). Under the bill, employers cannot base employment decisions, such as hiring and/or firing, on sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill is currently being considered by the House Education and Labor Committee. I will work with my colleagues to make sure that this important legislation passes, so everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, has the right to fairly participate in the American workforce.


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