H.R. 5 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Equality Act
H.R. 5 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 18, 2021, sponsored by David N. Cicilline with 224 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 18, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 224
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Equality Act This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David N. Cicilline (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 224 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 18, 2021
- Passed the HouseFeb 25, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (Mar 17, 2021)
How Congress voted
- Table Motion to Reconsider
House · Feb 25, 2021 · Passed211–195 - On Passage
House · Feb 25, 2021 · Passed224–206
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Equality ActHouse · Feb 25, 2021
- Equality ActHouse · Feb 25, 2021
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Committee on House Administration
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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