The Equality Act, sponsored by Rep. David Cicilline, would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment, credit, and federally funded programs. | J.
Scott Applewhite/AP Photo Congress The bill would bar discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. By REBECCA RAINEY 05/17/2019 01:03 PM EDT Updated 05/17/2019 01:32 PM EDT The House passed a bill Friday, 236-173, extending federal anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ