HR 3970 United States House · 118th Congress

LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act

This bill requires federal agencies collecting demographic survey data to begin including questions on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics (intersex traits) within 360 days of enactment. Agencies must review existing surveys to identify gaps, develop privacy-protective methods for collecting this data (including anonymization and data destruction protocols), and incorporate it into relevant reports within three years. The law applies to all federal surveys that collect standard demographic data (like race, ethnicity, and age), such as the census or health surveys, but does not compel individuals to disclose their status. It emphasizes maintaining confidentiality, allows limited agency waivers if standards can't be met, and mandates a congressional report on implementation within two years.
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Introduced Jun 9, 2023 Last action Jun 9, 2023
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Photo of Raúl M. Grijalva
Raúl M. Grijalva
DDemocratic
AZ
7
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Photo of Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
CA
n/a
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Photo of Adam Smith
Adam Smith
DDemocratic
WA
9
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Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
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Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
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Photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
NY
14
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Photo of Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
NC
12
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Photo of Ami Bera
Ami Bera
DDemocratic
CA
6
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Photo of Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
OR
6
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Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
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Photo of Andy Kim
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
NJ
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