Advancing Equality for LGBTQI+ Individuals
Jun 21, 2022
Signed by: Joe Biden
Signed on: Jun 15, 2022
Published on: Jun 21, 2022
Jun 21, 2022
Signed by: Joe Biden
Signed on: Jun 15, 2022
Published on: Jun 21, 2022
Summary
Directs federal agencies to fight discrimination, stop harmful 'conversion therapy,' and support the health, safety, and housing of LGBTQI+ people.
What problem does this solve?
State laws are attacking the rights and safety of LGBTQI+ people, especially children and families, creating discrimination and barriers to healthcare. This order directs federal agencies to use their power to protect LGBTQI+ individuals, fight these harmful practices, and ensure equal access to services.
What does this order do?
Addresses so-called 'conversion therapy'
Starts a federal effort to reduce youth exposure to 'conversion therapy,' encourages consumer warnings against it, and develops a plan to help end the practice around the world.
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Addressing harmful and discriminatory legislative attacks on LGBTQI+ children, youth, and families
Protects access to healthcare
Directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect access to medically necessary care from harmful state laws and to create sample policies for states to expand healthcare access.
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Addressing harmful and discriminatory legislative attacks on LGBTQI+ children, youth, and families
Supports LGBTQI+ students
Directs the Department of Education to help protect LGBTQI+ students from harmful state laws and to release sample policies for schools to support students' well-being and success.
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Addressing discrimination and barriers faced by LGBTQI+ children, youth, parents, caretakers, and families in the child welfare system and juvenile justice systems
Addresses disparities in child welfare system
Requires HHS to partner with state child welfare agencies to address the high number of LGBTQI+ youth in foster care and the discrimination they and their families face.
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Preventing and ending LGBTQI+ homelessness and housing instability
Prevents LGBTQI+ homelessness
Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to lead an effort to prevent and address homelessness and housing instability among LGBTQI+ individuals and families.
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Promoting inclusive and responsible federal data collection practices
Improves federal data collection
Creates a new group to improve how the federal government collects data on sexual orientation and gender identity to better understand and address disparities.
Strengthens supports for LGBTQI+ older adults
Directs HHS to address discrimination against LGBTQI+ older adults, including by publishing a 'Bill of Rights for LGBTQI+ Older Adults' for long-term care settings.
Who does this affect?
- LGBTQI+ individuals
- LGBTQI+ youth and children
- LGBTQI+ families and parents
What is the real world impact?
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Strengthens federal protections for LGBTQI+ people
Uses the authority of the executive branch to create policies that safeguard LGBTQI+ individuals from discrimination in areas like healthcare, housing, and education.
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Responds to state-level legislation
Aims to counteract recent state laws targeting LGBTQI+ individuals, particularly youth, by using the power of federal agencies to protect their rights and access to care.
When does this start?
This order sets several deadlines for federal agencies to take action over the next year.
Action plan to end conversion therapy globally
Within 180 days (around December 12, 2022), the Secretary of State must develop a plan to promote an end to 'conversion therapy' around the world.
Sample policies for healthcare access
Within 200 days (around January 1, 2023), the Secretary of HHS must release sample policies for states to protect and expand access to healthcare for LGBTQI+ people.
Sample policies for schools
Within 200 days (around January 1, 2023), the Secretary of Education must release sample policies for schools to support the well-being and success of LGBTQI+ students.
Report on health equity for intersex individuals
Within 1 year (by June 15, 2023), the Secretary of HHS must issue a report on good practices for advancing health equity for intersex individuals.
Agency progress reports
Within 1 year (by June 15, 2023), the heads of several departments must submit reports to the President detailing their progress in implementing this order.