House Simple Resolution 136
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Equality for All Resolution of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 16, 2017
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Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
136
Congress
115
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Equality for All Resolution of 2017
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals are valuable, contributing members of society who deserve equal treatment under the law.
Declares that: (1) discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is a serious problem; (2) existing federal protections are inadequate to ensure nondiscrimination; and (3) Congress should pass legislation that prohibits such discrimination in areas including credit, employment, education, federally funded programs, housing, jury service, and public accommodations.
Encourages states to prohibit such discrimination and to reject laws that undermine nondiscrimination protections.
February 16, 2017
02/16/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
02/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/16/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E213)
02/16/2017
Introduced in House
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