[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 55 (Thursday, April 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E517]
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            INTRODUCTION OF THE EQUALITY FOR ALL RESOLUTION

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                           HON. ANDREE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 16, 2015

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to introduce 
the Equality for All Resolution--which declares that gay, lesbian, and 
transgender people should be protected from discrimination under the 
law.
  Earlier this month, I watched as Indiana--my home state--enacted the 
Religious Freedom Restoration Act, giving businesses the right to 
refuse service based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
  Over the last few weeks, I've heard from businesses, religious 
organizations, community leaders, and countless concerned Americans.
  It's clear that the vast majority of Americans oppose this kind of 
discrimination.
  Yet, in 2015, it is still legal in over 30 states to discriminate in 
the workplace, to refuse to sell or rent a home, or to turn someone 
away from your business--just because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual 
or transgender.
  As elected representatives, we have a responsibility to show that 
America is better than this. I would like to thank the 126 colleagues 
who join me today as original cosponsors of this resolution.
  I encourage every Member of the House to join me in supporting the 
Equality for All resolution.

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