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Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation."},{"k":"p","t":"The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide (1) exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; (2) goods, services, or programs; and (3) transportation services."},{"k":"p","t":"The bill allows the Department of Justice to intervene in equal protection actions in federal court on account of sexual orientation or gender identity."},{"k":"p","t":"The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity."}],"words":139},"summary":{"main_subject":{"text":"Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and several other federal laws to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the characteristics covered by 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H.R. 5, 117th Congress: Equality Act. House: 224 Yea, 206 Nay. Outcome: Passed House, 25 Feb 2021."}}