[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 83 (Friday, May 17, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                 LET AMERICANS BE FREE TO BE THEMSELVES

  (Mr. EVANS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. EVANS. Madam Speaker, the new House Democratic majority has 
passed several important bills, including bills to protect Americans' 
healthcare. One of those important bills coming up is the Equality Act.
  First as a State legislator and now as a Member of Congress, I have 
supported the equal rights for LGBTQ people for over 20-plus years.
  Today, in much of America, LGBTQ people can get married on Sunday and 
fired on Monday. Our fellow Americans should not have to fear losing a 
job or an apartment simply because of who they are.
  I am proud that this House will pass the Equality Act today. I urge 
the Senate to join us in passing this bill. Let fellow Americans be 
free to be themselves, free from discrimination; and from sea to 
shining sea, let freedom ring.

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