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Congressman Walkinshaw believes every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. As a leader in Fairfax County, he helped the community earn a perfect 100 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, reflecting its strong commitment to inclusion, civil rights, and equal opportunity.
In Congress, James is a cosponsor of the Equality Act, which expands federal non-discrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, education, public accommodations, and federally funded programs. He is an advocate of updating the Fair Housing Act to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and push for stronger enforcement of Title IX on college and university campuses to prevent harassment and ensure safe, equitable educational environments. James is committed to fighting for policies that protect civil rights, advance equality, and ensure that every American can live and work free from discrimination. |
