[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 52 (Monday, April 13, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H2118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   LGBT NONDISCRIMINATION RESOLUTION

  (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the House 
resolution declaring that gay, lesbian, and transgender people should 
be protected from discrimination under the law.
  Every day, LGBT Americans are denied housing and public 
accommodations. In 29 States, someone can be fired because they are 
gay, and in 32 States, someone can be fired because of their gender 
identity. In several States, there is an organized push to deny LGBT 
Americans their rights.
  However, dozens of States have taken action and passed 
nondiscrimination laws, as have hundreds of cities; yet this body has 
not. Congress is sworn to uphold the Constitution, the same 
Constitution that says no State shall ``deny to any person within its 
jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.''
  It is time for Congress to uphold the Constitution and take action. 
Support this resolution and protect these Americans--all Americans.

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