National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund

Advocated for passage of the equality act, legislation led by representative david cicilline (ri) and senator jeff merkley (or). This bill amended certain federal civil rights laws to extend protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment, public accommodations, education and in other areas. The bill was passed in the house and the senate.worked to include sexual orientation and gender identity inclusive language in the each woman act, a measure intended to protect access to reproductive health care regardless of income or ability to pay. The legislation was sponsored by representative barbara lee (ca) and senator tammy duckworth (il).