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H.R. 5 (116th)

Equality Act

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Introduced

13 March 2019

Last action

20 May 2019 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Hill, Katie [D-CA-25], Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33], Colin Allred, Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Subjects

Housing, Education

Source updated

10 August 2026

Housing · Education

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Summary

Equality Act This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation. The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide (1) exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; (2) goods, services, or programs; and (3) transportation services. The bill allows the Department of Justice to intervene in equal protection actions in federal court on account of sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity.

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Timeline

  1. 13 March 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 April 2019

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 May 2019

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 10.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 May 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 May 2019

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 34.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 10 May 2019

    Discharge

    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  9. 10 May 2019

    Committee

    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

    Source: Committee

  10. 10 May 2019

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-56, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 10 May 2019

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-56, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 14 May 2019

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5, H.R. 312 and H.R. 987. The resolution provides for 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 5, under a closed rule. Section 2 of the resolution provides for 60 minutes of debate on H.R. 312, under a closed rule and section 3 provides 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 987, under a structured rule.

    Source: Floor

  13. 17 May 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 17 May 2019

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 173 (Roll no. 217). (text: CR H3931-3934)

    Source: Floor

  15. 17 May 2019

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 173 (Roll no. 217).(text: CR H3931-3934)

    Source: Floor

  16. 17 May 2019

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 228 (Roll no. 216).

    Source: Floor

  17. 17 May 2019

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 17 May 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Steube moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H3950)

    Source: Floor

  19. 17 May 2019

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  20. 17 May 2019

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5, H.R. 312 and H.R. 987. The resolution provides for 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 5, under a closed rule. Section 2 of the resolution provides for 60 minutes of debate on H.R. 312, under a closed rule and section 3 provides 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 987, under a structured rule.

    Source: Floor

  21. 17 May 2019

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H3931-3950)

    Source: Floor

  22. 20 May 2019

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

17 May 2019 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 236 · No 173 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 23

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

17 May 2019 · failed · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · Failed · Official source

Yes 181 · No 228 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 23

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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