I joined with my colleagues to pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act, that would prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in any area, including employment and housing.
Nydia Velázquez: “I joined with my colleagues to pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act, that would prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual…”
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Velazquez emphasizes the importance of the Equality Act in combating discrimination.
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