THE STATEMENT BELOW CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO KIERRA JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE: “The Equality Act, introduced today in the U.S.
House of Representatives, is a historic and vital nondiscrimination and civil rights bill that would update existing federal laws to protect people from discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
As the Task Force nears its 50 year anniversary, it has been as long that our community has advocated for legislation at the Federal level.