S. 1006 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Equality Act
S. 1006 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 2, 2017, sponsored by Jeff Merkley with 47 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 47
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Equality Act This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 2, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (May 2, 2017)
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Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 115th Congress
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- H.R. 2989: Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
- H.R. 1242: 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act
- S. 3191: Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018
- H.J.Res. 48: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended…
- H.J.Res. 117: Condemning the violence and domestic terrorist attack that took place during events between August…
- H.R. 586: Sanctity of Human Life Act
- H.R. 620: ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
- H.R. 681: Life at Conception Act
- H.R. 1447: Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2017
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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