Civil Rights Act of 2003

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf legislation
gptkbp:amends gptkb:Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
proposed amendments to expand protections
gptkbp:code H.R._3017
gptkbp:community_involvement mobilization_of_LGBTQ_communities_for_advocacy.
gptkbp:competitors conservative groups
gptkbp:controversy Congressional hearings
debate over religious exemptions
gptkbp:criticism perceived lack of protections for transgender individuals
gptkbp:culturalImpact representation in media and arts
gptkbp:education increased_discussions_in_schools_about_LGBTQ_rights
gptkbp:effectiveDate 2004-01-01
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Equal_Employment_Opportunity_Commission
gptkbp:historicalContext post-9/11_America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Civil Rights Act of 2003
gptkbp:impact housing
employment
public accommodations
increased_awareness_of_LGBTQ_issues
increased_protections_for_LGBTQ_individuals
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:House_of_Representatives
gptkbp:is_a_member_of LGBT rights advocates
gptkbp:jurisdiction gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:legacy influence on future civil rights legislation
gptkbp:legalStatus court cases regarding its provisions
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Title_IX_of_the_Education_Amendments_of_1972
gptkb:Americans_with_Disabilities_Act
Fair Housing Act
potential for further LGBTQ rights laws
gptkbp:operates requires federal agencies to enforce provisions
gptkbp:opposedBy religious organizations
gptkbp:politicalRole shaping_political_platforms_of_parties_regarding_LGBTQ_rights
gptkbp:predecessor Employment Non-Discrimination Act
gptkbp:publicAccess mixed reactions
heightened_visibility_of_LGBTQ_issues_in_society
gptkbp:purpose prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation
gptkbp:region inspired similar laws in other countries
gptkbp:relatedEvent Pride marches
LGBTQ_advocacy_campaigns
Supreme_Court_rulings_on_LGBTQ_rights
gptkbp:relatedTo Equality Act
gptkbp:researchInterest studies on discrimination and its effects
gptkbp:signature gptkb:George_W._Bush
gptkbp:significance landmark_legislation_for_LGBTQ_rights
gptkbp:sponsor Representative_Barney_Frank
Representative_Tammy_Baldwin
Senator_John_Kerry
Senator_Ted_Kennedy
gptkbp:successor Equality Act of 2019
gptkbp:supports civil rights organizations
gptkbp:title An Act to prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation.
gptkbp:yearEstablished 2003-10-13