Bill Prohibiting LGBTQ+ Discrimination Likely To Pass House This Week

The Biden administration came out in strong support of House legislation that would essentially codify this summer’s Supreme Court ruling that found a ban on sex discrimination extends to gender identity and sexual orientation, and ensure the ruling applies to health care. The bill is expected to pass the House on Thursday, but its fate in the Senate is less secure. The Equality Act (HR 5), introduced Feb. 18, specifically says sex discrimination includes gender identity and sexual orientation, and...