Politics update

Blamblazer · Apr 6, 2007

In case you all are curious, I thought I'd let you know about something going on in Washington (this is from HRC's (the Human Rights Campaign) listserv):

Fair Tax Treatment for Domestic Partner Benefits, 30 Corporate supporters
On Thursday, Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) introduced the Human Rights Campaign supported "Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act" into the 110th Session of Congress. The legislation would end the tax inequities that currently apply to employer-provided health insurance for domestic partners. A total of 30 businesses have joined the Business Coalition for Benefits Tax Equity in support of these changes becoming law. Employment Non-Discrimination: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
The Human Rights Campaign is actively seeking business supporters for federal legislation on employment non-discrimination for GLBT Americans.

The legislation that will be introduced fairly and simply adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected categories in Title VII, without placing any undue burden on business. We are expecting Congressional action on ENDA this year starting with introduction in early spring. We want to continue to demonstrate strong support for the bill from Corporate America in time for introduction and will be reaching out to all of the previous supporters, and others.

Make sure your employer has joined the coalition: http://www.hrc.org/workplace/support
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If you want this legislation passed, then write your legislators and strongly encourage them to get on board, cosponsor, and support this critical legislation!

GuitarGirl1350 · Apr 6, 2007

They're also working on a hate crimes legislation. There's info on that on HRC as well. =]

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