Inclusive ENDA Introduced in Senate! Ask your Senators to Become Co-Sponsors Now!
Today, Senator Jeff Merkley(OR-D) joined by Senators Susan Collins (ME-R), and Edward M. Kennedy (MA-D)introduced the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in an important show of bipartisan support. This bill, which would extend existing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination to protect people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, is much needed and long overdue.
We have a good chance of passing this bill, but we need your help! President Obama has said that he is ready to sign this bill. All we need now is for the Senate to act.
It is essential that you contact your Senators and urge them to support this bill and ask them to become a co-sponsor. Becoming a co-sponsor shows other members of Congress that your Senator will stand in solidarity with our community, which helps build momentum for the bill's passage.
Take Action Now! Email your Senators below and ask them to co-sponsor ENDA!
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Talking Points
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. ENDA creates express protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people similar to those available under existing federal discrimination laws for other protected classes of workers.
Schedule a Visit!
The August recess is here and it is the perfect time to schedule a meeting with your Representative and Senators about the importance of ENDA. ENDA could be voted on in the House as early as late September! Sample meeting request letters and other talking points and resources are available in the following toolkits:
The Task Force ENDA Grassroots Toolkit
National Center for Transgender Equality's ENDA Toolkit
PFLAG's Bringing the Message Home
Dear [ Decision Maker ],
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Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
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