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Wilderness Protection and Anti-Discrimination: New Bills in Congress

This document outlines the process for considering two significant bills in the House of Representatives. The first bill aims to protect certain areas in Colorado by designating them as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, potentially impacting land use and access. The second bill seeks to prohibit discrimination based on sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, which could directly affect citizens' rights and responsibilities in various aspects of life.
Key points
Bill H.R. 803: Designates certain lands in Colorado as protected wilderness, potentially limiting development and impacting recreation.
Bill H.R. 5: Prohibits discrimination based on sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, strengthening equal rights for citizens.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-02-24
For 218
Against 208
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) to designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes.
Print number: HRES 147
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Process start date: 2021-02-23
Voting date: 2021-02-24
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 35