We want our colleagues and customers to feel safe and welcome to show up as their authentic selves. That’s why Patagonia has signed onto the Human Rights Campaign’s business statement on anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation. There are deeply concerning laws being pursued and enacted in state houses across the U.S. singling out LGBTQ+ people — many targeting transgender youth. We strongly believe that everyone should enjoy sports and the outdoors as their most authentic selves without discrimination. Congress must pass the Equality Act to guarantee federal protections for all LGBTQ+ people.