H.R. 4176 · 117TH CONGRESSIntroduced · Jul 11, 2022
LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act
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On June 23, 2022, the House of Representatives voted to approve an amendment to H.R. 4176, the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act. This legislation requires federal agencies that collect information through self-reported surveys to include questions regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. The goal of the bill is to provide policymakers with more accurate data to help address the specific needs and disparities facing the LGBTQI+ community. The vote followed strict party lines, with 213 Democrats voting in favor and 201 Republicans voting against. Because the amendment was agreed to, the measure moved forward as part of the broader legislative process. Supporters of the bill argued that better data collection is essential for informed civil rights protections, while opponents raised concerns regarding privacy and the necessity of collecting such personal information in federal surveys.
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On Agreeing to the Amendment
On June 23, 2022, the House of Representatives voted to adopt an amendment to H.R. 4176, the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act, which subsequently passed the chamber. This legislation requires federal agencies that collect self-reported demographic data through surveys to include questions regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. The goal of the bill is to ensure that federal data sets more accurately reflect the LGBTQI+ population, which supporters argue will help lawmakers better understand and address the specific needs of these communities. The vote followed strict party lines, with 215 Democrats and one Republican voting in favor, while 200 Republicans voted against it. Opponents of the measure generally expressed concerns regarding taxpayer privacy and the necessity of collecting such specific personal information in federal surveys.
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