Civil Rights
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Beatty's Fighting for Civil Rights
I have worked my entire life to advance equal rights for all Americans and to create an America where each and every one of us has equal opportunity, regardless of how we look, who we love, or what we believe. Everyone should be able to live their lives free from discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender-identity, political affiliation, national origin, and disability status.
Highlights of Beatty Work on Civil Rights
- Elected Vice Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, which is committed to ensuring that African Americans and other marginalized communities have full access to the American Dream.
- Supports the Equality Act, to extend civil rights protections to LBGTQ individuals.
- Sponsor of an Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution.
Read more below, or please contact my office for more information concerning my work and views on Civil Rights.
More on Civil Rights
February 6, 2020
Brings constituents to nation’s capital to join the movement.
February 1, 2020
Originally billed as “Negro History Week” in 1926, the whole month of February is Black History Month.
January 23, 2020
The Children’s Defense Fund Action Council awarded Beatty the highest score possible on their 2020 Legislative Report Card.
January 21, 2020
Beatty's dedication to fighting the power of dark money is recognized.
January 17, 2020
MLK Day of Service is meant to be a 'day on' NOT a 'day off.'
January 13, 2020
Legislation will help expand and improve financial products and services for customers and communities of color
January 9, 2020
Cosponsors and votes for measure asserting Congressional authority in military operations.
January 7, 2020
Beatty urges McConnell to allow votes on the more than 300 pieces of legislation passed by the House in 2019,
Issues:
Affordable Housing
Budget
Civil Rights
Climate Change and the Environment
Diversity and Inclusion
Education
Elections and Voting Rights
Financial Services and Consumer Protection
Gun Violence
Healthcare
Immigration
Jobs and the Economy
Seniors Issues
Trade and Manufacturing
Transportation and Infrastructure
Working Families and Children
December 23, 2019
House passes historic Voting Rights Advancement Act.
December 18, 2019
Bills fund the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2020.