119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Apr 29, 2025
Equality Act
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (Apr 29, 2025)
Equality Act
This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings.
Specifically, the bill expands Title II and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit public accommodations and federally funded programs, respectively, from discriminating based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It also includes stores, transit services, recreational facilities, and establishments that provide health care, accounting, or legal services as public accommodations under Title II.
The bill also expands Title IV (desegregation of public schools) and Title VII (employment discrimination) to specifically include sexual orientation and gender identity. (The Supreme Court held in Bostock v. Clayton County that Title VII's prohibition of employment discrimination based on sex also prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.)
The bill similarly expands the Fair Housing Act (discrimination in public and private housing) to include sexual orientation and gender identity. It also prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity by creditors and with respect to jury selection.
The bill defines sex for purposes of the aforementioned provisions to include sex stereotypes, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
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HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$203,894
Spent on own lobbying
…2025 H.R. 3811: Elder Pride Protection Act of 2025 S. 1957: No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act H.R. 3243; S. 1663: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 15; S. 1503: Equality Act H.R. 2588: Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025 S. Res. 312: A resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ Pride Month. H. Res 549; S. R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$950,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n and Girls in Sports Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 894-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. S. 128-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 1503-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 1957-No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 2150-Womens Health Protection Act of 2025-Issu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e of Representatives referring to United States Government agencies sharing certain communications with the public and Federal employees. H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 1503, Equality Act H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2025 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 107, Return to Work Act H.R. 195…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes. H.R. 15/S. 1503 - Equality Act All provisions This bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. H.R. 3691 - Commission to Study…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
…commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year. H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 1503, Equality Act H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2025 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 107, Return to Work Act H.R. 195…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$670,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n and Girls in Sports Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 894-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. S. 128-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 1503-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Trans Rights. S. 1957-No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Trans Rights. S. 2150-Womens Health…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes. H.R. 15/S. 1503 - Equality Act All provisions This bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. H.R. 3691 - Commission to Study…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$223,727
Spent on own lobbying
…2025 H.R. 3811: Elder Pride Protection Act of 2025 S. 1957: No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act H.R. 3243; S. 1663: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 15; S. 1503: Equality Act H.R. 2588: Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025 S. Res. 312: A resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ Pride Month. H. Res 549; S. R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes. H.R. 15/S. 1503 - Equality Act All provisions This bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. H.R. 3691 - Commission to Study…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$720,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n and Girls in Sports Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 894-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. S. 128-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 1503-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 2164-Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. S. 1957-No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 14, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$174,259
Spent on own lobbying
…2025 H.R. 3811: Elder Pride Protection Act of 2025 S. 1957: No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act H.R. 3243; S. 1663: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 15; S. 1503: Equality Act H.R. 2588: Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025 S. Res. 312: A resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ Pride Month. H. Res 549; S. R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 13, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e of Representatives referring to United States Government agencies sharing certain communications with the public and Federal employees. H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 1503, Equality Act H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2025 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 107, Return to Work Act H.R. 195…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK INC · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK, INC.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$2,380,000
Spent on own lobbying
…nding to support the collection of detailed demographic data toward reducing disparities in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Equality Act, H.R. 15, S. 1503. This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded prog…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$350,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e of Representatives referring to United States Government agencies sharing certain communications with the public and Federal employees. H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 1503, Equality Act H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2025 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 107, Return to Work Act H.R. 195…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 16, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$216,181
Spent on own lobbying
…2025 H.R. 3811: Elder Pride Protection Act of 2025 S. 1957: No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act H.R. 3243; S. 1663: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 15; S. 1503: Equality Act H.R. 2588: Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025 S. Res. 312: A resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ Pride Month. H. Res 549; S. R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 16, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$520,000
Spent on own lobbying
…rls in Sports Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 894-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. S. 128-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 1503-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 2164-Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. S. 1957-No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 16, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes. H.R. 15/S. 1503 - Equality Act All provisions This bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. H.R. 3691 - Commission to Study…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK INC · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK, INC.
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$2,130,000
Spent on own lobbying
…unding to support the collection of detailed demographic data toward reducing disparities in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Equality Act, H.R. 15/S. 1503. This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded prog…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$155,588
Spent on own lobbying
…2025 H.R. 3811: Elder Pride Protection Act of 2025 S. 1957: No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act H.R. 3243; S. 1663: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 15; S. 1503: Equality Act H.R. 2588: Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025 S. Res. 312: A resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ Pride Month. H. Res 549; S. R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Government Issues
$300,000
Spent on own lobbying
…entatives relating to the effect on local economies and communities of the Department of Government Efficiency and newly-imposed tariffs. H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 1503, Equality Act H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2025 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 107, Return to Work Act H.R. 195…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$400,000
Spent on own lobbying
…rls in Sports Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 894-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. S. 128-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 1503-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 2164-Algorithmic Accountability Act-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. S. 1957-No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act-Iss…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 16, 2025 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes. H.R. 15/S. 1503 - Equality Act All provisions This bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. H.R. 3691 - Commission to Study…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 22, 2025 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$463,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 15/S. 1503, the Equality Act, would prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in various areas including employment, housing, public a…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK INC · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK, INC.
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$2,630,000
Spent on own lobbying
…unding to support the collection of detailed demographic data toward reducing disparities in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Equality Act, H.R. 15/S. 1503. This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded prog…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Government Issues
$350,000
Spent on own lobbying
…commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year. H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 1503, Equality Act H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2025 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 107, Return to Work Act H.R. 195…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing