House includes Sexual Orientation in Hate Crimes Bill
September 15, 2005
House Passes Gay Hate Crimes Bill
by Paul Johnson 365Gay.com Washington Bureau Chief
Posted: September 14, 2005 6:00 pm ET
(Washington) The House of Representatives passed legislation late Wednesday afternoon to expand federal hate crimes laws to include gays, lesbians and the transgendered. The measure received bipartisan support, passing on a 233 – 199 vote.
