'We reaffirm our belief that LGBTQI+ rights are human rights,' he added. RELATED: ‘Loved and accepted just the way you are,’ Biden says on National Coming Out Dayīiden said the work isn’t done as he calls on Congress to pass the Equality Act, which will extend civil rights protections to the LGBTQI+ community.
My Administration has expanded access to inclusive passports for transgender Americans and instituted reforms to the traveler screening process at United States airports.' 'This includes non‑discrimination protections for LGBTQI+ Americans in housing, health care, education, employment, credit and lending services, and the criminal justice system. 'I signed a landmark Executive Order charging the Federal Government with preventing and combating discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity,' he said. The president outlined steps he has taken to affirm the LGBTQI+ community. 'These unconscionable attacks have left countless LGBTQI+ families in fear and pain,' Biden continued.