On April 25, 2002, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP), chaired by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., marked up the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to the Senate floor. This is not the first time the bill has been in up for action, but this is the first time when the Democrats were in power in the Senate. This bill will protect Gays and Lesbians from discrimination in the workplace. Senator Daschle, D-SD, the Majority Leader has promised action and passage by the Senate this year.
Currently, Gays and Lesbians are protected from discrimination only in 12 states (including Maryland) and the District of Columbia.
Bravo to the Senate “HELP” committee and to Senators Kennedy and Daschle for their hard work in the name of Equality.
Currently, Gays and Lesbians are protected from discrimination only in 12 states (including Maryland) and the District of Columbia.
Bravo to the Senate “HELP” committee and to Senators Kennedy and Daschle for their hard work in the name of Equality.