25 LGBT-specific bills pending in Congress
Did you know “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal and ENDA are just the tip of the iceberg? In all, some 25 LGBT-specific bills are pending in Congress, but Lisa Keen of Keen News Service says just a few of those have any hope of passage this year.
Among the lesser-known measures are proposed laws that would ban discrimination in credit services, fight bullying of LGBT students in schools, and add LGBT families to the Family and Medical Leave Act. But with a packed legislative schedule, mid-term elections looming and tough votes already behind them (and ahead) on DADT repeal, Keen says its unlikely the bulk of these will see any action before the 111th Congress adjourns toward the end of the year.
Visit Keen News Service to read about each of the 25 bills pending and their chances of passage.

