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Equality Act advances in Senate

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For the first time, the Equality Act has advanced in the U.S. Senate. A hearing will be held this Wednesday, March 17 at 9 a.m.

Central Time. The Equality Act would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity under existing federal civil rights laws.

Unlike earlier versions of the law that were dubbed ENDA — for Employment Non-Discrimination Act — The Equality Act would bar discrimination in employment as well as housing and public accommodations.

According to a PRRI poll, the bill is supported by 70 percent of Americans and has strong support from the business community including more than 350 companies.

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