A coalition of Indiana-based businesses is calling on Congress to take decisive action by passing the Equality Act, which would provide nationwide protections for LGBTQ+ individuals against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
In a letter addressed to U.S. Senators, dozens of companies from across the state emphasize that discrimination is not only morally wrong but also detrimental to business and economic growth.
By codifying these protections into federal law, the businesses argue, the United States can ensure a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Below is the full text of the letter:
Dear Senators,
Indiana is the home of Hoosier hospitality. Whether we’re recruiting new employers or hosting March Madness, we welcome all.
That is why, as members of Indiana’s business community, we urge Congress to pass the Equality Act to ensure that all Americans are treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
It’s time to update our federal laws to ensure LGBTQ+ Americans are no longer at risk of being fired from a job, refused a place to live, denied service in a place of business or withheld critical medical care because of who they are or who they love.
From our perspective, discrimination is bad for business. In order to attract and retain top talent, we need all states – including the Hoosier State – to be welcoming and accepting of all people. It’s not just the right thing to do – it also just makes economic sense.
While the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Bostock v. Clayton County provides guidance in cases of discrimination, the Equality Act would ensure those protections are codified in federal law and withstand the test of time.
As employers, we value consistency. That’s why we believe it’s critical to enshrine these protections in federal law to make it clear that no matter where you go, these safeguards will be in place. Discrimination against LGBTQ+ people should be prevented everywhere, not just in states that adopt their own rules.
We call on Congress to pass the Equality Act to ensure equal protection for all people on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity so that our nation reflects the same shared commitment to inclusivity and diversity that we embrace as business leaders.
Signed,
Adipo Therapeutics
Affinity therapy
Affordable Radon and Mold Solutions
Alderson Companies LLC
Amy’s on Franklin
Ararat Summit, LLC
ASH Psychological Services
Avail Productivity Systems, Inc. d/b/a SnapShyft
AwayZones Inc. dba Victor, The App
Ayokay
Bad Brad’s Rockin Trailers
Befits
BEX’s Screen Printing, Inc
Bikesmiths
BLASTmedia
Boardable
Bockhorst Home Inspections
Books Bourbon & BaconBrandi Sells Indy
Brown County BikesC.H.
Douglas & Gray Wealth Management
Casted
Casual Commerce
Catapult fitness
Center Stage Pizza
Circle City Tours
Cleaning Whisperer
Clear Software
Communitas Management
Computer Solutions
Continuud
Cool Planet Awnings
Court House Grounds
CrowdPixie LLC
Cummins Inc
Cunningham Restaurant Group
Cutting Edge Optical
CV Art and Frame
DeveloperTown
DeveloperTown
DNK Presents
DowZOGA
Dupont Triangle Mobile Home Park
Eco Owl Press
Effleurage Massage and Wellness Studio
Elaine’s Treasure Chest
Eli Lilly and Company
Emmis Communications
Epic Training
Espresso to go Indy
Ewireless.com
Flood Family Law, LLC
Fort Wayne Food Tours
FrontRunner Strategies
George Middleton Consulting
Glasssboard
Grifflands Optical
Gum Boyz, Inc
Hampton Designs Studio & Shop
Haynie’s Corner Brewing Co
High Frequency Arts
Hikari Soap Co.
Hillenbrand, Inc
Hostetter Painting and Remodeling
HP Inc.
IN Tech for Progress
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper
Indy Chamber
Indy Rainbow Chamber
Jackson Sky Design
JF Huber construction
JJ Flynn Audio
Koti Designs
KWatrousCeramics LLC
Lamasco
LMT Project Management
Lumitech Services, Inc.
Lush Cosmetics
Mann Law, PC
Mark King Creative
Mark Small, Attorney-at-Law
Mass Ave Public Relations
Mass Avenue Pub
Matt’s Mobile Auto Repair
Medical Mutts
MESH Detailing
My Favorite Rep LLC
New Dey Rising Cafe and Bakery
Onebridge
Owens Corning
Piece of Cake
Plaka + Associates
Powderkeg
Prime Movement Healthcare
Quality Turf Care
Reading Guaranteed
Revive With Jen
Robert Goodman Jewelers
Roche Diagnostics
RoundTable Consulting LLC
Rua
Sage Counseling, LLC
Salesforce
Scout & Zoe
Selflessly
Shannon Aleksandrs salon
Shapiro’s Delicatessen
Silver in the City
Sip & Share Wines
Six Feet Up, Inc.
60 on Center
SMOTI Enterprises Inc
SnapShyft
Sprout Speech Therapy
Square Deal Contracting
Stein Ad Promos
Studio Cee Creations
Synapse Sitters LLC
Tanglewood Acres
Tarot Tattoo
TEN by Kristen
The Harbour
The Mill
The Startup Ladies
3 Mad Queens (and Some Caulk) Design Studio
Three Moons Fiberworks LLC
Tinker Street Restaurant
Tyler Dane Entertainment
Umbrella Ink Tattoo
Unilever United States
Upcycleability
Wave Therapeutics
When You Leave The Room, LLC
William & Wagner Advertising Inc
Within Sight
Woven Teams
