NCLR’s Legislative Priorities in the 118th Congress
nclrights.orgIt’s the first months of an odd-numbered year, which means a new Congress has just convened. Unlike the previous two years, we now have divided party control in DC, which means legislating will be even more difficult.
Nevertheless, it is essential that NCLR and other LGBTQ civil rights organizations continue to be a presence on Capitol Hill, reminding members of the House and Senate that they work for us and that we expect them to do their jobs and act in the best interests of all of their constituents. So what’s on NCLR’s policy wish list this year? Our movement and our nation achieved a historic victory at the end of 2022 when Congress passed and President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act.
This law will protect the legal rights of same-sex and interracial couples and is an important safeguard given the alarming direction in which the U.S.
Supreme Court is moving with respect to basic rights and liberties. We want Congress to build on that success by enacting comprehensive federal nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people so that we can be secure in our jobs, our education, our housing, and more.
