The previous version last session was cosponsored by 206 House Democrats but failed to advance beyond the U.S. House Judiciary Committee
It’s unclear why the vote is delayed until after midterms. The expectation was Majority Leader Schumer would soon start procedural process
“These loving couples deserve this certainty and the American people overwhelmingly agree” ~ Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)
Representing the company in both cases was Jonathan Mitchell, former solicitor general of Texas, a vocal opponent of LGBTQ+ rights
Legislation seen as alternative to Equality Act
The Trump administration is moving forward with a proposed regulation that will allow taxpayer-funded adoption agencies to refuse placement into LGBT families over religious objections. The...
Legislation now faces uphill battle in Senate
