H.R. 5 – The so-called “Equality Act” Vote Description This legislation would modify the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to add sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in federal anti-discrimination law. Although titled the “Equality Act,” the policies within this bill would create more inequality and profoundly impact all Americans. Heritage Action Position H.R. 5 would force schools (both public and private), churches, hospitals, businesses, and other institutions to recognize an individual’

Source: Scorecard H39-2021 Key Vote | Heritage Action For America