5th District Congresswoman Hayes is touting House passage of the Equality Act. The legislation extends full anti-discrimination protections under the landmark Civil Rights Act to LGBTQ+ Americans. She says only 21 states have explicit laws barring discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, and public accommodations, and only 20 states have such protections for gender identity. The measure also includes protection in education, credit, Federal jury service, and the use of Federal funds.  4th District Congressman Jim Himes says this fills the gaps in existing law to include sexual orientation and gender identity.  He says in many states someone could be legally fired for being gay or evicted for being trans.