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Rep. Ruben Gallego Joins House Democrats to Pass the Equality Act

Press Release

Date: May 17, 2019
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) joined House Democrats to pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act, to extend full anti-discrimination protections under federal civil rights laws to LGBTQ Americans. Rep. Gallego is an original co-sponsor of the bill.

Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement:

"No person should suffer from discrimination because of who they are or who they love. Sexual orientation and gender identity deserve full civil rights protections -- in the workplace, in education, in housing, in public accommodation, and in every other facet of American life.

"The Equality Act will finally allow LGBTQ Americans to live their lives and raise their families free from discrimination. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell should immediately allow a vote on this critical bill."


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