,,iib #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #e ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #bj1 #bjai,received2 read twice and referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,,an ,,act ,to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex1 gender identity1 and sexual orientation1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,equality ,act4 #b4 ,findings and purpose 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,discrimination can occur on the basis of the sex1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 or pregnancy1 childbirth1 or a related medical condition of an individual1 as well as because of sex-based stereotypes4 ,each of these factors alone can serve as the basis for discrimination1 and each is a form of sex discrimination4 7#b7 ,a single instance of discrimination may have more than one basis4 ,for example1 discrimination against a married same-sex couple could be based on the sex stereotype that marriage should only be between heterosexual couples1 the sexual orientation of the two individuals in the couple1 or both4 ,discrimination against a pregnant lesbian could be based on her sex1 her sexual orientation1 her pregnancy1 or on the basis of multiple factors4 7#c7 ,lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 transgender1 and queer 7referred to as ,,lgbtq7 people commonly experience discrimination in securing access to public accommodations--including restaurants1 senior centers1 stores1 places of or establishments that provide entertainment1 health care facilities1 shelters1 government offices1 youth service providers including adoption and foster care providers1 and transportation4 ,forms of discrimination include the exclusion and denial of entry1 unequal or unfair treatment1 harassment1 and violence4 ,this discrimination prevents the full participation of ,,lgbtq people in society and disrupts the free flow of commerce4 7#d7 ,women also have faced discrimination in many establishments such as stores and restaurants1 and places or establishments that provide other goods or services1 such as entertainment or transportation1 including sexual harassment1 differential pricing for substantially similar products and services1 and denial of services because they are pregnant or breastfeeding4 7#e7 ,many employers already and continue to take proactive steps1 beyond those required by some ,states and localities1 to ensure they are fostering positive and respectful cultures for all employees4 ,many places of public accommodation also recognize the economic imperative to offer goods and services to as many consumers as possible4 7#f7 ,regular and ongoing discrimination against ,,lgbtq people1 as well as women1 in accessing public accommodations contributes to negative social and economic outcomes1 and in the case of public accommodations operated by ,state and local governments1 abridges individuals' constitutional rights4 7#g7 ,the discredited practice known as conversion therapy is a form of discrimination that harms ,,lgbtq people by undermining individuals sense of self worth1 increasing suicide ideation and substance abuse1 exacerbating family conflict1 and contributing to second class status4 7#h7 ,both ,,lgbtq people and women face widespread discrimination in employment and various services1 including by entities that receive ,federal financial assistance4 ,such discrimination-- 7,a7 is particularly troubling and inappropriate for programs and services funded wholly or in part by the ,federal ,government2 7,b7 undermines national progress toward equal treatment regardless of sex1 sexual orientation1 or gender identity2 and 7,c7 is inconsistent with the constitutional principle of equal protection under the ,fourteenth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,federal courts have widely recognized that1 in enacting the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd1 ,congress validly invoked its powers under the ,fourteenth ,amendment to provide a full range of remedies in response to persistent1 widespread1 and pervasive discrimination by both private and government actors4 7#aj7 ,discrimination by ,state and local governments on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in employment1 housing1 and public accommodations1 and in programs and activities receiving ,federal financial assistance1 violates the ,equal ,protection ,clause of the ,fourteenth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states4 ,in many circumstances1 such discrimination also violates other constitutional rights such as those of liberty and privacy under the due process clause of the ,fourteenth ,amendment4 7#aa7 ,individuals who are ,,lgbtq1 or are perceived to be ,,lgbtq1 have been subjected to a history and pattern of persistent1 widespread1 and pervasive discrimination on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity by both private sector and ,federal1 ,state1 and local government actors1 including in employment1 housing1 and public accommodations1 and in programs and activities receiving ,federal financial assistance4 ,an explicit and comprehensive national solution is needed to address such discrimination1 which has sometimes resulted in violence or death1 including the full range of remedies available under the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd4 7#ab7 ,numerous provisions of ,federal law expressly prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex1 and ,federal agencies and courts have correctly interpreted these prohibitions on sex discrimination to include discrimination based on sexual orientation1 gender identity1 and sex stereotypes4 ,in particular1 the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission correctly interpreted title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd in ,macy v4 ,holder1 ,baldwin v4 ,foxx1 and ,lusardi v4 ,mc,hugh4 7#ac7 ,the absence of explicit prohibitions of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity under ,federal statutory law has created uncertainty for employers and other entities covered by ,federal nondiscrimination laws and caused unnecessary hardships for ,,lgbtq individuals4 7#ad7 ,,lgbtq people often face discrimination when seeking to rent or purchase housing1 as well as in every other aspect of obtaining and maintaining housing4 ,,lgbtq people in same-sex relationships are often discriminated against when two names associated with one gender appear on a housing application1 and transgender people often encounter discrimination when credit checks or inquiries reveal a former name4 7#ae7 ,national surveys1 including a study commissioned by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 show that housing discrimination against ,,lgbtq people is very prevalent4 ,for instance1 when same-sex couples inquire about housing that is available for rent1 they are less likely to receive positive responses from landlords4 ,a national matched-pair testing investigation found that nearly one-half of same-sex couples face adverse1 differential treatment when seeking elder housing4 ,according to other studies1 transgender people have half the homeownership rate of non-transgender people and about #a in #e transgender people experience homelessness4 7#af7 ,as a result of the absence of explicit prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity1 credit applicants who are ,,lgbtq1 or perceived to be ,,lgbtq1 have unequal opportunities to establish credit4 ,,lgbtq people can experience being denied a mortgage1 credit card1 student loan1 or many other types of credit simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity4 7#ag7 ,numerous studies demonstrate that ,,lgbtq people1 especially transgender people and women1 are economically disadvantaged and at a higher risk for poverty compared with other groups of people4 ,for example1 older women in same-sex couples have twice the poverty rate of older different-sex couples4 7#ah7 ,the right to an impartial jury of one's peers and the reciprocal right to jury service are fundamental to the free and democratic system of justice in the ,united ,states and are based in the ,bill of ,rights4 ,there is1 however1 an unfortunate and long-documented history in the ,united ,states of attorneys discriminating against ,,lgbtq individuals1 or those perceived to be ,,lgbtq1 in jury selection4 ,failure to bar peremptory challenges based on the actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity of an individual not only erodes a fundamental right1 duty1 and obligation of being a citizen of the ,united ,states1 but also unfairly creates a second class of citizenship for ,,lgbtq victims1 witnesses1 plaintiffs1 and defendants4 7#ai7 ,numerous studies document the shortage of qualified and available homes for the #dcg1jjj youth in the child welfare system and the negative outcomes for the many youth who live in group care as opposed to a loving home or who age out without a permanent family4 ,although same-sex couples are #g times more likely to foster or adopt than their different-sex counterparts1 many child placing agencies refuse to serve same-sex couples and ,,lgbtq individuals4 ,this has resulted in a reduction of the pool of qualified and available homes for youth in the child welfare system who need placement on a temporary or permanent basis4 ,barring discrimination in foster care and adoption will increase the number of homes available to foster children waiting for foster and adoptive families4 7#bj7 ,,lgbtq youth are overrepresented in the foster care system by at least a factor of two and report twice the rate of poor treatment while in care compared to their non-,,lgbtq counterparts4 ,,lgbtq youth in foster care have a higher average number of placements1 higher likelihood of living in a group home1 and higher rates of hospitalization for emotional reasons and juvenile justice involvement than their non-,,lgbtq peers because of the high level of bias and discrimination that they face and the difficulty of finding affirming foster placements4 ,further1 due to their physical distance from friends and family1 traumatic experiences1 and potentially unstable living situations1 all youth involved with child welfare are at risk for being targeted by traffickers seeking to exploit children4 ,barring discrimination in child welfare services will ensure improved treatment and outcomes for ,,lgbtq foster children4 7b7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this ,act to expand as well as clarify1 confirm and create greater consistency in the protections and remedies against discrimination on the basis of all covered characteristics and to provide guidance and notice to individuals1 organizations1 corporations1 and agencies regarding their obligations under the law4 #c4 ,public accommodations 7a7 ,prohibition on discrimination or segregation in public accommodations ,section #bja of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 before or national origin2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking stadium and all that follows and inserting stadium or other place of or establishment that provides exhibition1 entertainment1 recreation1 exercise1 amusement1 public gathering1 or public display22 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 any establishment that provides a good1 service1 or program1 including a store1 shopping center1 online retailer or service provider1 salon1 bank1 gas station1 food bank1 service or care center1 shelter1 travel agency1 or funeral parlor1 or establishment that provides health care1 accounting1 or legal services2 7#e7 any train service1 bus service1 car service1 taxi service1 airline service1 station1 depot1 or other place of or establishment that provides transportation service2 and 4 7b7 ,prohibition on discrimination or segregation under law ,section #bjb of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;a-#a7 is amended by inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 before or national origin4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,title ,,ii of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;a et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjh4 ,rule of construction ,a reference in this title to an establishment-- 7#a7 shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good1 service1 or program2 and 7#b7 shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place4 4 #d4 ,desegregation of public facilities ,section #cja7;a7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;b7a77 is amended by inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 before or national origin4 #e4 ,desegregation of public education 7a7 ,definitions ,section #dja7;b7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;c7b77 is amended by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 before or national origin4 7b7 ,civil actions by the ,attorney ,general ,section #djg of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;c-#f7 is amended1 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 before or national origin4 7c7 ,classification and assignment ,section #daj of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;c-#i7 is amended by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 before or national origin4 #f4 ,federal funding ,section #fja of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d7 is amended by inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 before or national origin14 #g4 ,employment 7a7 ,rules of construction ,title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd is amended by inserting after section #gja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e7 the following3 #gja;,a4 ,rules of construction ,section #aajf shall apply to this title except that for purposes of that application1 a reference in that section to an unlawful practice shall be considered to be a reference to an unlawful employment practice4 4 7b7 ,unlawful employment practices ,section #gjc of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section header1 by striking sex1 and inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity712 7#b7 except in subsection 7e71 by striking sex1 each place it appears and inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity712 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking enterprise1 and inserting enterprise1 if1 in a situation in which sex is a bona fide occupational qualification1 individuals are recognized as qualified in accordance with their gender identity14 7c7 ,other unlawful employment practices ,section #gjd7;b7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#c7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking sex1 the first place it appears and inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity712 and 7#b7 by striking employment4 and inserting employment1 if1 in a situation in which sex is a bona fide occupational qualification1 individuals are recognized as qualified in accordance with their gender identity44 7d7 ,claims ,section #gjf7;g77#b77;,a7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#bjjj;e-#e7;g77#b77;,a77 is amended by striking sex1 and inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity714 7e7 ,employment by ,federal ,government ,section #gag of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking sex1 and inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity712 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking sex and inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity714 7f7 ,government ,employee ,rights ,act of #aiia ,the ,government ,employee ,rights ,act of #aiia 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af;a et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cja7;b71 by striking sex1 and inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity712 7#b7 in section #cjb7;a77#a71 by striking sex1 and inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity712 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 #cje4 ,rules of construction and claims ,sections #aaja7;b71 #aajf1 and #aajg of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd shall apply to this title except that for purposes of that application1 a reference in that section #aajf to race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 or national origin shall be considered to be a reference to race1 color1 religion1 sex1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 national origin1 age1 or disability4 4 7g7 ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie ,the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bja7;a77#a7 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acaa7;a77#a77 by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 before or national origin12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end of title ,,ii 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acaa et seq47 the following3 #bjh4 ,rules of construction and claims ,sections #aaja7;b71 #aajf1 and #aajg of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd shall apply to section #bja 7and remedial provisions of this ,act related to section #bja7 except that for purposes of that application1 a reference in that section #aajf to race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 or national origin shall be considered to be a reference to race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 national origin1 age1 or disability4 4 7h7 ,civil ,service ,reform ,act of #aigh ,chapter #bc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bcja7;b77#b71 by striking sex1 and inserting sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity712 7#b7 in section #bcjb-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 before or national origin12 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 before or national origin22 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 #bcjg4 ,rules of ,construction and claims ,sections #aaja7;b71 #aajf1 and #aajg of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd shall apply to this chapter 7and remedial provisions of this title related to this chapter7 except that for purposes of that application1 a reference in that section #aajf to race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 or national origin shall be considered to be a reference to race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 national origin1 age1 a handicapping condition1 marital status1 or political affiliation4 4 #h4 ,intervention ,section #ijb of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;h-#b7 is amended by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 before or national origin14 #i4 ,miscellaneous ,title ,,xi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #aaja through #aajd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;h et seq47 and sections #aaje and #aajf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;h-#e1 #bjjj;h-#f7 as sections #aajb through #aaje and sections #aajh and #aaji1 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after the title heading the following3 #aaja4 ,definitions and ,rules 7a7 ,definitions ,in titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 ,,vi1 ,,vii1 and ,,ix 7referred to individually in sections #aajf and #aajg as a covered title73 7#a7 ,race2 color2 religion2 sex2 sexual orientation2 gender identity2 national origin ,the term race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 or national origin1 used with respect to an individual1 includes-- 7,a7 the race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 or national origin1 respectively1 of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated2 and 7,b7 a perception or belief1 even if inaccurate1 concerning the race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 or national origin1 respectively1 of the individual4 7#b7 ,gender identity ,the term gender identity means the gender-related identity1 appearance1 mannerisms1 or other gender-related characteristics of an individual1 regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth4 7#c7 ,including ,the term including means including1 but not limited to1 consistent with the term's standard meaning in ,federal law4 7#d7 ,sex ,the term sex includes-- 7,a7 a sex stereotype2 7,b7 pregnancy1 childbirth1 or a related medical condition2 7,c7 sexual orientation or gender identity2 and 7,d7 sex characteristics1 including intersex traits4 7#e7 ,sexual orientation ,the term sexual orientation means homosexuality1 heterosexuality1 or bisexuality4 7b7 ,rules ,in a covered title referred to in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 7with respect to sex7 pregnancy1 childbirth1 or a related medical condition shall not receive less favorable treatment than other physical conditions2 and 7#b7 7with respect to gender identity7 an individual shall not be denied access to a shared facility1 including a restroom1 a locker room1 and a dressing room1 that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity4 2 and 7#c7 by inserting after section #aaje the following3 #aajf4 ,rules of construction 7a7 ,sex ,nothing in section #aaja or the provisions of a covered title incorporating a term defined or a rule specified in that section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to limit the protection against an unlawful practice on the basis of pregnancy1 childbirth1 or a related medical condition provided by section #gja7k72 or 7#b7 to limit the protection against an unlawful practice on the basis of sex available under any provision of ,federal law other than that covered title1 prohibiting a practice on the basis of sex4 7b7 ,claims and remedies not precluded ,nothing in section #aaja or a covered title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section #aigi or #aihj of the ,revised ,statutes 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc1 #aihe7 or any other law1 including a ,federal law amended by the ,equality ,act1 regulation1 or policy4 7c7 ,no negative inference ,nothing in section #aaja or a covered title shall be construed to support any inference that any ,federal law prohibiting a practice on the basis of sex does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy1 childbirth1 or a related medical condition1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 or a sex stereotype4 #aajg4 ,claims ,the ,religious ,freedom ,restoration ,act of #aiic 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;bb et seq47 shall not provide a claim concerning1 or a defense to a claim under1 a covered title1 or provide a basis for challenging the application or enforcement of a covered title4 4 #aj4 ,housing 7a7 ,fair ,housing ,act ,the ,fair ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #hjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjb71 by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,gender identity1 sex1 and sexual orientation have the meanings given those terms in section #aaja7;a7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd4 7q7 ,race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 handicap1 familial status1 or national origin1 used with respect to an individual1 includes-- 7#a7 the race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 handicap1 familial status1 or national origin1 respectively1 of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated2 and 7#b7 a perception or belief1 even if inaccurate1 concerning the race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 handicap1 familial status1 or national origin1 respectively1 of the individual4 2 7#b7 in section #hjd1 by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 after sex1 each place that term appears2 7#c7 in section #hje1 by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 after sex1 each place that term appears2 7#d7 in section #hjf1 by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 after sex12 7#e7 in section #hjh7;e77#f71 by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 after sex12 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 #hba4 ,rules of construction ,sections #aaja7;b7 and #aajf of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd shall apply to this title and section #ija1 except that for purposes of that application1 a reference in that section #aaja7;b7 or #aajf to a covered title shall be considered a reference to this title and section #ija4 #hbb4 ,claims ,section #aajg of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd shall apply to this title and section #ija1 except that for purposes of that application1 a reference in that section #aajg to a covered title shall be considered a reference to this title and section #ija4 4 7b7 ,prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases ,section #ija of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfca7 is amended by inserting 7including sexual orientation 7as such term is defined in section #hjb of this ,act7 and gender identity 7as such term is defined in section #hjb of this ,act771 after sex1 each place that term appears4 #aa4 ,equal credit opportunity 7a7 ,prohibited discrimination ,section #gja7;a77#a7 of the ,equal ,credit ,opportunity ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afia7;a77#a77 is amended by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 after sex4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #gjb of the ,equal ,credit ,opportunity ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afia;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7h7 and 7i71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,the terms gender identity1 sex1 and sexual orientation have the meanings given those terms in section #aaja7;a7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd4 7g7 ,the term race1 color1 religion1 national origin1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 marital status1 or age1 used with respect to an individual1 includes-- 7#a7 the race1 color1 religion1 national origin1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 marital status1 or age1 respectively1 of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated2 and 7#b7 a perception or belief1 even if inaccurate1 concerning the race1 color1 religion1 national origin1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 marital status1 or age1 respectively1 of the individual4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,sections #aaja7;b7 and #aajf of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd shall apply to this title1 except that for purposes of that application-- 7#a7 a reference in those sections to a covered title shall be considered a reference to this title2 and 7#b7 paragraph 7#a7 of such section #aaja7;b7 shall apply with respect to all aspects of a credit transaction4 4 7c7 ,relation to ,state laws ,section #gje7;a7 of the ,equal ,credit ,opportunity ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afia;d7a77 is amended by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 after sex4 7d7 ,civil liability ,section #gjf of the ,equal ,credit ,opportunity ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afia;e7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,section #aajg of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd shall apply to this title1 except that for purposes of that application1 a reference in that section to a covered title shall be considered a reference to this title4 4 #ab4 ,juries 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aba of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ahfb1 by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 after sex12 7#b7 in section #ahfg7;e71 in the second sentence1 by inserting 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 after sex12 7#c7 in section #ahfi-- 7,a7 in subsection 7j71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subsection 7k71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 gender identity1 sex1 and sexual orientation have the meanings given such terms under section #aaja7;a7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd2 and 7m7 race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 economic status1 or national origin1 used with respect to an individual1 includes-- 7#a7 the race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 economic status1 or national origin1 respectively1 of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated2 and 7#b7 a perception or belief1 even if inaccurate1 concerning the race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 economic status1 or national origin1 respectively1 of the individual4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 #ahgi4 ,rules of construction and claims ,sections #aaja7;b71 #aajf1 and #aajg of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd shall apply to this chapter1 except that for purposes of that application1 a reference in those sections to a covered title shall be considered a reference to this chapter4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #aba of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ahgi4 ,rules of construction and claims4 4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,may #ag1 #bjai4;,cheryl ,l4 ,johnson1,clerk4