Employment Non-Discrimination Act Introduced to Congress

Today out gay congressional representative Barney Frank introduced the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to Congress. The Employment Non Discrimination Act is a bill to create a federal law which would prohibit discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Why is ENDA needed? In 30 states you can be fired because you are gay, lesbian or bisexual. In 38 states you can be fired because you are transgender.

A similar bill was introduced in 2007, but stalled and failed to get support from the LGBT community because it did not offer protections for transgender individuals.

Want to get involved? Urge your representatives to pass Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
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