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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 15, 2013
Recognizes that all Americans should be treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Acknowledges the struggle of the Stonewall protestors (human rights protesters at the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28, 1969) and other lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people for equality.
Encourages the celebration of LGBT Pride Month to provide an opportunity for people in the United States to learn about discrimination and inequality that continues to face LGBT people.
Recognizes that the United States must continue to strive to ensure that the promise of equality is realized for all Americans.
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Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] · D–TX
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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