Representative Jay Inslee on ENDA

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Submitted by Ryan on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 3:59pm

I just received a response to my question about Representative Inslee's support for an inclusive ENDA. His response is below.

 

Dear Mr. Blackhawke:

Thank you for contacting me to emphasize the importance of including protections for the transgender population in H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). I appreciate hearing from you.

I am pleased to share that ENDA includes language that will prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived gender identity. Sec. 3 of the bill defines gender identity as "the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, with or without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth." This new regulation would apply to public and private employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and joint labor-management committees.

As you may know, I am a cosponsor of this important legislation. We both agree that every American deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, and this bill brings our country closer to that ideal. Discrimination or violence because of race or religion, ancestry or gender, disability or sexual orientation, is wrong. Let me assure you that ENDA is only one step towards dispelling prejudice and promoting tolerance--we will not stop here. This bill has been referred to the House Committees on Education and Labor, Administration, Oversight and Government and Judiciary. It is my hope that this important bill will soon come for a vote on the House floor.

Rest assured, I will continue to look for ways to support federal protections against discriminatory practices in the workplace.

Please continue to contact me about the issues that concern you, as I both need and welcome your thoughts and ideas. Because security measures in the House cause delays in receiving postal mail, I encourage you to contact me by telephone, by fax, or through my website at http://www.house.gov/inslee/contact. For more information on my activities in Congress, and for information on services that my office can provide, please visit my website at http://www.house.gov/inslee/.

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