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Act on Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

This act requires federal agencies to collect voluntary data on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics in certain surveys. This aims to better understand the needs of the LGBTQI+ community and create more equitable public programs, impacting areas like health, housing, and employment.
Key points
Federal agencies will collect voluntary data on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics in surveys.
Collected data aims to identify and address disparities in areas such as health, housing, and employment.
Privacy and confidentiality of data are protected, and disclosure of information is entirely voluntary.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-06-24
52%
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Against 201
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4176
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Process start date: 2021-06-25
Voting date: 2022-06-24
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 296