Condemning the rise in hate against the transgender and nonbinary community.

12/30/2022, 4:02 PM

This resolution condemns legislation that discriminates against the transgender and nonbinary community and violence against that community.

Bill 117 H.Res. 507, also known as the Condemning the rise in hate against the transgender and nonbinary community, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to address the increasing discrimination and violence faced by transgender and nonbinary individuals.

The resolution highlights the alarming statistics of hate crimes and discrimination against the transgender and nonbinary community, including the high rates of violence, harassment, and discrimination in various aspects of their lives. It also acknowledges the importance of protecting the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.

The resolution calls on Congress to take action to combat hate crimes and discrimination against transgender and nonbinary individuals, including supporting legislation that protects their rights and ensures their safety. It also urges law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute hate crimes targeting the transgender and nonbinary community. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 507 aims to raise awareness about the discrimination and violence faced by transgender and nonbinary individuals and to promote equality and respect for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 507

Introduced on
2021-06-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/28/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns legislation that discriminates against the transgender and nonbinary community and violence against that community.

Bill 117 H.Res. 507, also known as the Condemning the rise in hate against the transgender and nonbinary community, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to address the increasing discrimination and violence faced by transgender and nonbinary individuals.

The resolution highlights the alarming statistics of hate crimes and discrimination against the transgender and nonbinary community, including the high rates of violence, harassment, and discrimination in various aspects of their lives. It also acknowledges the importance of protecting the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.

The resolution calls on Congress to take action to combat hate crimes and discrimination against transgender and nonbinary individuals, including supporting legislation that protects their rights and ensures their safety. It also urges law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute hate crimes targeting the transgender and nonbinary community. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 507 aims to raise awareness about the discrimination and violence faced by transgender and nonbinary individuals and to promote equality and respect for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the rise in hate against the transgender and nonbinary community.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Hate crimes
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/3/2021

This resolution condemns legislation that discriminates against the transgender and nonbinary community and violence against that community.


Latest Action11/1/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.