2017 Bipartisan Equality Act

The Bipartisan Equality Act is a bill passed during the 115th United States Congress.It amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (including titles II, III, IV, VI, VII, and IX) to prohibit discriminationon the basis of sex, sexual orientation in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, federally funded programs, credit, and jury service. Also ensuring the equal pay for women.It was introduced by congressman David Cicilline (D-RI). then consistently modified by an amendment by Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on March 21, 2017. After numerous negotiations, it passed the Senate in early June 2017. 2022 and signed into law by President Hillary Clinton on June 15, 2017.