7TH DISTRICT, WISCONSIN DAVID R. OBEY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS DISTRICT OFFICE: FEDERAL BUILDING 317 FIRST STREET WAUSAU, WISCONSIN 54401 PHONE: 715-842-5606 DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES: LAWRENCE DAHL JERRY MADISON FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MARTIN HANSON Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 SUBCOMMITTEES: LABOR-HEW FOREIGN OPERATIONS CHAIRMAN COMMISSION ON ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW WASHINGTON OFFICE: 2349 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING PHONE: 202-225-3365 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: LYLE STITT July 28, 1977 Representatives David E. Clarenbach State Representative 422 North State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin 53702 Dear Dave: Thanks very much for your kind letter. I guess I'm old-fashioned enough to believe that when the Constitution set out requirements for equal justice it was beneficent enough to require equal justice for everyone, not just those groups with which we feel comfortable. Hope things are going well for you. Best regards, DRO/n Sincerely yours, David R. Obey Member of Congress THIS STATIONERY PRINTED ON PAPER MADE WITH RECYCLED FIBERS --- WILLIAM PROXMIRE, WIS., CHAIRMAN JOHN SPARKMAN, ALA. HARRISON A. WILLIAMS, JR., N.J. THOMAS J. MC INTYRE, N.H. ALAN CRANSTON, CALIF. ADLAI E. STEVENSON, ILL. JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR., DEL. ROBERT MORGAN, N.C JOHN TOWER, TEX. EDWARD W. BROOKE, MASS. BOB PACKWOOD, OREG. JESSE HELMS, N.C. JAKE GARN, UTAH KENNETH A. MC LEAN, STAFF DIRECTOR ANTHONY T. CLUFF, MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR OTHELLA C. POMPIER, CHIEF CLERK United States Senate COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 March 1, 1976 The Honorable David E. Clarenbach 112 North State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin 53702 Dear Mr. Clarenbach: Thank you for acquainting me with your efforts in the Wisconsin State Legislature to enact more humanizing legislation for homosexuals. All Americans should benefit from the rights guaranteed in the Constitution and discrimination against anyone for any reason runs counter to America's basic beliefs. Representative Abzug has introduced legislation before the House to prohibit discrimination against homosexuals in employ- ment or housing. When this legislation reaches the Senate floor, I will give it serious attention. With best wishes, Sincerely, Ама нешенал --- THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 8, 1977 Dear Mr. Clarenbach: I want you to know that I have received your letter expressing your opinion on the issue of gay rights and have given it my personal attention. I must apologize, however, for my delayed response. My office has been inundated with correspondence since last April, and your kind note was inadvertently misplaced. I am sure you understand. I have received both support and criticism for holding the meeting with the National Gay Task Force. I am grateful for the support I have received. I will never apologize for providing any groups, gay or otherwise, with the opportunity to participate in their government. Thank you for writing. With all best wishes, Sincerely, Contenge Murgant Costor MARGARET COSTANZA Assistant to The President David E. Clarenbach State Representative Wisconsin Legislature 112 North-State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin 53702 --- BOB KASTENMEIER 2D DISTRICT, WISCONSIN 2232 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING PHONE: AREA CODE 202, 225-2906 HOME OFFICE: SUITE 517 119 MONONA AVENUE MADISON, WISCONSIN 53703 PHONE: AREA CODE 608, 252-5206 Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ON COURTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE COMMITTEE ON INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEES ON: NATIONAL PARKS AND INSULAR AFFAIRS March 13, 1979 Honorable David E. Clarenbach State Representative 422 North, State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin 53702 Dear Representative Clarenbach: Thank you for informing me of your support for legislation which would amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to prohibit dis- crimination in housing and employment based on "affectional or sexual orientation.' " My support for civil liberties has been unwaivering since I have served in the Congress and I have always held that indi- viduals should be allowed to lead their own life styles as long as they do not infringe on others. Consistent with this philosophy, I support the intent and purpose of Mr. Waxman's bill. While I have chosen not to cosponsor the legislation, I can assure you that the Chairman of the Civil Rights Subcommittee is well aware of my support for the measure and knows that I endorse any action by the Subcommittee on the legislation. I appreciate knowing of your interest in this issue. With kind regards, Sincerely, Bes ROBERT W. KASTENMEIER Member of Congress RWK: gbc --- MJAN 30 1980, WARREN G. MAGNUSON, WASH., CHAIRMAN JOHN C. STENNIS, MISS. ROBERT C. BYRD, W. VA. WILLIAM PROXMIRE, WIS. DANIEL K. INOUYE, HAWAII ERNEST F. HOLLINGS, S.C. BIRCH BAYH, IND. THOMAS F. EAGLETON, MO. LAWTON CHILES, FLA. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON, LA. WALTER D. HUDDLESTON, KY. QUENTIN N. BURDICK, N. DAK. PATRICK J. LEAHY, VT. JIM SASSER, TENN. DENNIS DE CONCINI, ARIZ. DALE BUMPERS, ARK. JOHN A. DURKIN, N.H. MILTON R. YOUNG, N. DAK. MARK O. HATFIELD, OREG. TED STEVENS, ALASKA CHARLES MC C. MATHIAS, JR., MD. RICHARD S. SCHWEIKER, PA. HENRY BELLMON, OKLA. LOWELL P. WEICKER, JR., CONN. JAMES A. MC CLURE, IDAHO PAUL LAXALT, NEV. JAKE GARN, UTAH HARRISON SCHMITT, N. MEX. W. FEATHERSTONE REID, STAFF DIRECTOR JOEL E. BONNER, JR., MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR Att: Jennifer State Senator Carl Thompson 32A South State Capitol. Madison, WI 53702 United States Senate COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 January 23, 1980 Dear Jennifer: Enclosed is a copy of S. 2081, the bill introduced by Senator Tsongas to amend Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to included sexual orientation. If passed, this amendment would provide that the same rules apply to sexual orientation as apply to other groups now included under Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, m William Proxmire, U.S.S. WP: mgr --- 96TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S.2081 babnemz To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. 12 (9) II IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES DECEMBER 5 (legislative day, NOVEMBER 29), 1979 Mr. TSONGAS (for himself, Mr. WEICKER, and Mr. MOYNIHAN) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources Jatnene Isuses" 175 II A BILL erg 81 To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- 2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 3 4 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES SECTION 1. (a) Sections 703(a), 703(b), 703(c), 703(d), 08 5 703(e), 703(j), 704(b), 706(g), and 717(a) of the Civil Rights 6 Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-2, 2000e-3, 2000e-5, 901 7 2000e-15) are amended by inserting after "sex," each place 8 it appears the following "sexual orientation". 09110 as --- 1 2 (b) Section 717(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16) is 2 amended by inserting "sexual orientation," after "sex,". 3 (c)(1) Section 703(h) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000e-2) is such. A 4 amended by inserting after "sex," the first place it appears 5 the following: "sexual orientation," regas Muding of 6 (2) Such section 703(h) is further amended by inserting 7 "sexual orientation," after "sex," the second place it 8 appears. 9 sdi beo 101 DEFINITION SEC. 2. As used in amendments made by this Act, the 11 term "sexual orientation" means male or female homsexual- 12 ity, heterosexuality, and bisexuality by orientation or 13 practice. 14 leuzes lo aiand TO PREVENT MISINTERPRETATION d) no noiter meib 15 SEC. 3. No amendment made by this Act shall be con- 16 strued to permit or require- (1) the determination that discrimination exists to be based on any statistical differences in the incidence JAUOT of persons of a particular sexual orientation in the gen- (5)800)80 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 eral population as opposed to in the activity wherein such discrimination is alleged; or (2) the fashioning of any remedy requiring any 31 8000 sort of quota for the activity wherein such discrimina- hokesneto leux tion is alleged for persons of any particular sexual orientation. O --- DAVID E. CLARENBACH REPRESENTATIVE 78th District (East and Central Madison) Capitol Address: 422 North-State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin 53702 Telephone: (608) 266-8570 WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLY CHAMBER MADISON 53702 November 3, 1978 MEMBER: Committee on Consumer Affairs Committee on Elections Committee on Administrative Rules Committee on Judiciary Madison City Council City-County Building Madison, WI 53709 Dear City Council Members: Reverend Pritchard's crusade to deny employment rights to gay people in Madison is cruel and repressive and must be defeated. The people of Madison have long championed minority rights and have always fought discrimination in every form. We are proud of our Equal Opportunities Ordinance which prevents people like Reverend Pritchard from denying basic human rights to minority groups he doesn't like or understand. The issue of gay rights is charged with controversy. But like the struggle by blacks for civil rights in the 1960's and the struggle by women for equal rights in the 1970's, the struggle to protect gay people from discrimi- nation today involves an affirmation of basic human rights. I urge the members of the Council to reaffirm its support for Madison's Equal Opportunities Ordinance and to oppose every attempt to amend it. I strongly urge that Reverend Pritchard's petition for a referendum on the Ordinance be denied. Minority rights were never meant to be approved by popular vote. They are a fundamental tenet of a free and democratic society. Because Madison's Equal Opportunities Ordinance is so important to minority groups within our community, I intend to use it as a model to develop and introduce legislation in the next session of the Legislature that will protect minority rights on a state-wide basis. This is 100% Recycled Paper --- City Council Members November 3, 1978 P. 2 Specifically, I intend to introduce legislation that will: 1. Expand protection from discrimination in housing, employment, and the use of public accomodations to include prohibitions against discrimination based on marital status, handicap, economic status, educational status, and sexual preference. This will make Wisconsin's anti-discrimination statutes similar in scope to Madison's ordinance. 2. Establish a sexual privacy law that eliminates all existing penalties for sexual acts between consenting adults in private. The government and the law have no business interfering in the personal, private, sexual lives of Wisconsin citizens. Reverend Pritchard's ugly crusade to divide this com- munity and destroy what is a growing harmony among its diverse residents must not succeed. I plead with the City Council and the people of Madison to reaffirm support for the Equal Opportunities Ordinance so that all minority rights can be protected. Let us all work together to build a community that is tolerant of different people and different lifestyles so that every person is free to lead a meaningful and productive life with dignity and respect. Sincerely, Sarenboil DAVID E. CLARENBACH State Representative cc: Mayor Soglin ---