Congressman Sorensen Helps Reintroduce Equality Act

Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped reintroduce the Equality Act, which would codify protections for members of the LGBTQ+ against discrimination in employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federal funded programs, and jury service. 

 

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to be the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress elected from Illinois and to have the opportunity to use my voice to fight against violence and discrimination,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen. “Attacks against LGBTQ+ people have been on the rise and we need to come together to do more than just speak out. I’m proud to join my colleagues in supporting the Equality Act, which would codify safeguards to protect the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination in all aspects of life.” 

 

Congressman Sorensen has helped support members of the LGBTQ+ community in the midst of a concerning rise in attacks and discrimination against people expressing their identity. Last Congress, he helped introduce the Pride in Mental Health Act to improve mental health supports for at-risk LGBTQ+ youth.