The Employment Non-Discrimination Act is on the fast track in Congress. The bill will get a full committee hearing on Sept. 23 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
For the first time, the measure includes special rights based on "transgenderism."
Family advocates say the bill would put undue burdens on Christian employers by forcing them to hire people whose views are at odds with the company's values.
Gay activists are also pushing to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act, but with other pressing issues facing Congress, it doesn't look like it will get a vote this year.
Mona Passignano, lead state issues analyst for Focus on the Family Action, said family advocates should remain vigilant.
"With all the health-care hubbub, it is going to be very easy for people to not realize that gay activists are still pushing President Obama's administration to pass bills that support their position," she said. " CitizenLink will be watching for you and reporting as these issues heat up in the coming weeks."
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