Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Responds To My Letter RE: The Equality Act

RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI 8TH DISTRICT, ILLINOIS 115 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Telephone: (202) 225-3711 Fax: (202) 225-7830 1701 East Woodfield Rd, Suite 704 Schaumburg, IL 60173 Telephone: (847) 413 1959 Fax: (847) 413-1965  www.krishnamoorthi.house.gov		COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT & REFORM Subcommittees Economic & Consumer Policy Chairman Environment HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE Subcommittees: Strategic Technologies & Advanced Research Intelligence Modernization & Readiness
February 26, 2021 Mr. William Rosen ---------------------- ---------------------- Dear Mr. Rosen: Thank you for contacting me to share your support for the Equality Act.  I appreciate you taking the time to express your thoughts on this issue and would like you to know I am a cosponsor of this legislation. The Equality Act was introduced on March 13, 2019 by Representative David Cicilline and would expand the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, education, housing, and public accommodations. While we have made tremendous strides towards greater inclusion, many LGBTQ Americans still face discrimination in their personal and professional lives.  Many states do not include gender and sexual orientation in their non-discrimination laws-meaning people can be fired, denied housing or a loan, and be refused services for their gender presentation or sexuality. Without federal non-discrimination protections, our current patchwork system leaves little recourse for LGBTQ Americans who are fired, evicted, or denied any other accommodation due to their sexuality or gender. The Equality Act would protect the safety and economic opportunity of every single American. As a proud member of the House Equality Caucus, I am honored to be an original cosponsor of the Equality Act. I will continue to work with my colleagues to guarantee the civil rights of everyone across Illinois and the United States, regardless of sexuality or gender. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and I hope you will continue to keep me informed regarding issues that concern you.  I encourage you to visit my website at krishnamoorthi.house.gov to sign up for my e-newsletter or follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to receive periodic updates on my activities as your representative in Washington, D.C.
Sincerely, Raja Krishnamoorthi Member of Congress
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