H.R. 5 - 117th Congress (2021-2022) - 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.

The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide (1) exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; (2) goods, services, or programs; and (3) transportation services.

The bill allows the Department of Justice to intervene in equal protection actions in federal court on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity.

Text (3)

Placed on Calendar Senate

March 2, 2021

Engrossed in House

February 25, 2021

Introduced in House

February 18, 2021

Actions (17)

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03/17/2021

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.

03/02/2021

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9.

03/02/2021

Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

03/01/2021

Received in the Senate.

02/25/2021

Table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 195 (Roll no. 40).

02/25/2021

Mr. Cicilline moved to table the motion to reconsider

02/25/2021

Mr. Kildee moved to reconsider.

02/25/2021

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 206 (Roll no. 39). (text: CR H634-637)

02/25/2021

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 206 (Roll no. 39).(text: CR H634-637)

02/25/2021

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

02/25/2021

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 5.

02/25/2021

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.

02/25/2021

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 147. (consideration: CR H633-661)

02/24/2021

Rule H. Res. 147 passed House.

02/23/2021

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 147 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.

02/18/2021

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

02/18/2021

Introduced in House

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Mar 8, 2023 8:26:22 PM