What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HRES 508.
Honoring LGBTQ+ Struggle in Georgia and Call for Equality
This U.S. House of Representatives resolution honors the historical struggle, sacrifice, and triumph of the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia. It highlights the need for further work to ensure full equality and liberty for all LGBTQ+ individuals in Georgia and across the United States, noting the absence of state-level anti-discrimination laws.
Key points
The resolution acknowledges the historical persecution and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia, including past laws criminalizing same-sex relations.
It highlights key milestones in Georgia's LGBTQ+ rights movement, such as the first Pride parade, the opening of support organizations, and landmark court rulings.
It points out that despite progress, Georgia still lacks state laws protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination in many areas of life, such as housing or healthcare.
It calls for continued legislative efforts to guarantee full equality and liberty for all LGBTQ+ individuals.
Status:
Expired
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