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PRIDE Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3815

The PRIDE Act of 2021, also known as Bill 117 hr 3815, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing discrimination and violence against the LGBTQ+ community. The bill seeks to improve the reporting and tracking of hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals by requiring the FBI to include sexual orientation and gender identity in its annual hate crime report.

Additionally, the PRIDE Act of 2021 would provide funding for state and local law enforcement agencies to better train officers on how to identify, investigate, and report hate crimes targeting LGBTQ+ individuals. The bill also includes provisions to enhance support services for victims of hate crimes, including mental health counseling and legal assistance.

Furthermore, the PRIDE Act of 2021 would establish a new grant program to support LGBTQ+ community centers and organizations that provide resources and support to LGBTQ+ individuals. The bill also aims to improve data collection on hate crimes against transgender individuals, who are disproportionately targeted for violence. Overall, the PRIDE Act of 2021 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the systemic discrimination and violence faced by the LGBTQ+ community. By improving reporting mechanisms, providing funding for training and support services, and enhancing data collection efforts, the bill aims to better protect and support LGBTQ+ individuals across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 3815

Promoting Respect for Individuals' Dignity and Equality Act of 2021 or the PRIDE Act of 2021

This bill requires the equal treatment of same sex married couples for tax purposes. It permits such couples to amend their filing status to married filing jointly for tax returns outside of the statute of limitations and modifies tax rules relating to married couples to include same sex couples.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3815

Bill HR 3815 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2021. Bill HR 3815 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2021.  Bill HR 3815's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 11, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3815

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
32
Democrat Cosponsors
32
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3815

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies
- Marriage and family status
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
- Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
- Tax treatment of families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3815

PRIDE Act of 2021
To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for income tax returns outside the statute of limitations, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that all provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples, and for other purposes.
PRIDE Act of 2021
Promoting Respect for Individuals’ Dignity and Equality Act of 2021

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3815

Judy Chu
Judy Chu
CaliforniaDemocrat
Peter Welch
Peter Welch
VermontDemocrat
Thomas R. Suozzi
Thomas R. Suozzi
New YorkDemocrat
Jimmy Panetta
Jimmy Panetta
CaliforniaDemocrat
Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Bill Pascrell, Jr.
New JerseyDemocrat
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of ColumbiaDemocrat

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