Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; (2) LGBTQIA+ Pride Month should be celebrated; and (3) all Americans should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Bill 117 H.Res. 489 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that encourages the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. The resolution recognizes the contributions and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as the ongoing struggle for equal rights and acceptance.

The resolution highlights the importance of promoting diversity, inclusion, and acceptance of all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It also calls on the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector to support and celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month through various activities and events.

Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the history of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement, including the Stonewall Riots of 1969, which sparked the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement. It also recognizes the progress that has been made in advancing LGBTQIA+ rights, while acknowledging that there is still work to be done to achieve full equality and acceptance for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 489 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to promote awareness, acceptance, and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community during the month of June and beyond.