This action page is no longer available - because on Thursday, September 27, the U.S. Senate passed the Matthew Shepard Act!

HRC supporters sent 350,000 emails, made 30,000 calls to Congress, and wrote over 5,000 letters to local papers to help make this victory a reality. We'd like to thank them for their incredible effort.

But even as we celebrate this victory - we know we face a tough road ahead. The bill has to survive final negotiations between the House and Senate before it gets to President Bush. Even then, he has threatened to veto it.

Make a donation to help us capitalize on this important victory and continue our efforts.

It's been nine years since Matthew Shepard was senselessly murdered because of who he was. HRC stands firmly committed to this being the year we finally make sure every American is protected from this kind of violence. We'll continue to ask for your support in the coming weeks.

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