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House Equality Caucus Praises Final Rule Prohibiting Discrimination by Federal Contractors

Dec 3, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC — The House Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus today praised the announcement of the Department of Labor’s final rule banning contractors from receiving federal government contracts unless they have a policy prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This rule was promulgated following Executive Order 13672, which was signed by President Obama on July 21. The Caucus had actively called for the order, with members most recently joining a bicameral March letter signed by 220 Members of Congress.

Schiff praises executive order on LGBT discrimination

Jul 24, 2014 In The News

President Barack Obama on Monday signed an executive order prohibiting federal contractors and agencies from discriminating against employees on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Statement by Rep. Jan Schakowsky on President Obama's Signing of Executive Order Banning Federal Contractors from Engaging in Workplace Discrimination Against LGBT Individuals

Jul 21, 2014 In The News

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2014. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after President Obama signed his executive order banning federal contractors from workplace discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity:

“As a founding member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, I am committed to ensuring that this community has the same legal protections as everyone else.  The President’s Executive Order extends critical workplace protections for thousands of Americans employed by federal contractors, and I applaud it. 

Obama to sign order prohibiting contractors from discriminating against LGBT people

Jun 16, 2014 Domestic News

LoBiondo becomes 8th Republican to co-sponsor ENDA

Jun 11, 2014 In The News

Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.) has become the eighth Republican co-sponsor of ENDA (Photo public domain).

Members of Congress press President on Non-Discrimination Executive Order

Mar 18, 2014 Administrative Agencies

Members write to the Department of Labor

Mar 5, 2014 Administrative Agencies
Members of Congress urge Secretary Perez to continue fighting for LGBT equality.

Equality Caucus praises Senate passage of ENDA

Nov 8, 2013 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus praised the passage of a fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in the U.S. Senate in a bipartisan 64-32 vote. If enacted, ENDA would prohibit discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Equality Caucus Praises Senate ENDA Cloture Vote, Calls on House to Take Action

Nov 8, 2013 Press Release
Washington, DC – The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus praised today’s bipartisan 61-30 procedural vote in the U.S. Senate in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). ENDA would prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Gay Civil Rights Bill, a Test for the GOP, Moves to Hill Forefront

Oct 28, 2013 In The News
The Senate’s partisan balance will move a tick to the left Thursday, when Cory Booker takes his seat as the 55th member of the Democratic caucus. And the New Jersey newcomer looks increasingly likely to make a bit of history befitting his national profile only a few days later, by providing an essential vote to advance the most important civil rights bill of the decade.