![]() Throughout my tenure in Congress, we have fought to ensure all are treated fairly before the law, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation,” he said in a statement. “We stand firmly against discrimination in any form. While GOP critics argued the bill could infringe on religious liberties, Reed said he’s confident it will provide protections while keeping in line with Americans’ constitutional rights. The bill looks to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and the Jury Selection and Services Act, by expanding protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity. The Equality Act aims to extend protections for education, housing and employment for the LGBT community. Susan Brooks (Ind.), Will Hurd (Texas) and Greg Walden (Ore.), who also voted for the previous legislation, retired at the end of the last Congress. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) voted for the 2019 version, but did not join Democrats in Thursday’s vote. John Katko (R-N.Y.), Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) were the only Republicans to vote in favor of the bill a second time. While eight GOP lawmakers voted for a similar version of the legislation in 2019, Reps. The sweeping civil rights bill passed the House in a 224-206 vote, with every Democrat supporting the measure. (g) redesignated (f) and amended.Three Republicans opted to buck party lines and join Democrats in voting for the Equality Act on Thursday. (g) as (f) and inserted provisions which substituted a two year limitation for one year limitation and provisions extending time in which to bring action under enumerated conditions. (f) as (e) and inserted reference to officially promulgated rule, regulation, or interpretation and provisions relating to approval and interpretations by an official or employee of the Federal Reserve System duly authorized by the Board. ![]() (e) as (d) and made minor changes in phraseology. (c) were incorporated into present subsec. ![]() (d) as (c) and specified United States district court or other court of competent jurisdiction as court in which to bring action, and substituted provisions authorizing such court to grant equitable and declaratory relief, for provisions authorizing civil actions for preventive relief. (c) relating to recovery in class actions and, as incorporated, raised the total amount of recovery under a class action from $100,000 to $500,000. ![]() 94–239 inserted provisions exempting government or governmental subdivision or agency from requirements of this subchapter, incorporated provisions contained in former subsec. 94–239 substituted reference to member for reference to representative. 102–242, § 223(b), inserted “actual and punitive damages and” after “be appropriate, including”. Each such agency may refer the matter to the Attorney General whenever the agency has reason to believe that 1 or more creditors has violated section 1691(a) of this title.” ![]() 102–242, § 223(a), inserted at end “Each agency referred to in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 1691c(a) of this title shall refer the matter to the Attorney General whenever the agency has reason to believe that 1 or more creditors has engaged in a pattern or practice of discouraging or denying applications for credit in violation of section 1691(a) of this title. 111–203, § 1085(7), substituted “5 years after” for “two years from” wherever appearing. 111–203, § 1085(5)(A), which directed amendment of “subsection heading” by substituting “Bureau” for “Board” wherever appearing and “Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection” for “ Federal Reserve System”, was executed by making the substitutions in heading that had been supplied editorially, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. 111–203, § 1085(5)(B), substituted “Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection” for “ Federal Reserve System” in text. ![]()
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