Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance of memorializing the lives lost this year to antitransgender violence.

12/30/2022, 8:18 AM

This resolution expresses support for the principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, memorializing the lives lost to anti-transgender violence this year.

Bill 117 H.Res. 814, also known as the Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution, aims to show support for the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance. This day is dedicated to honoring and remembering the lives of transgender individuals who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence.

The resolution acknowledges the discrimination and violence that transgender individuals face on a daily basis and seeks to raise awareness about the need for greater acceptance and understanding of the transgender community. It also calls for increased efforts to combat hate crimes and violence against transgender individuals.

The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing and honoring the lives of transgender individuals who have been victims of violence, and emphasizes the need for society to work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting environment for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 814 serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by the transgender community and calls for greater support and recognition of their rights and experiences.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 814

Introduced on
2021-11-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/18/2021

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for the principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, memorializing the lives lost to anti-transgender violence this year.

Bill 117 H.Res. 814, also known as the Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution, aims to show support for the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance. This day is dedicated to honoring and remembering the lives of transgender individuals who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence.

The resolution acknowledges the discrimination and violence that transgender individuals face on a daily basis and seeks to raise awareness about the need for greater acceptance and understanding of the transgender community. It also calls for increased efforts to combat hate crimes and violence against transgender individuals.

The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing and honoring the lives of transgender individuals who have been victims of violence, and emphasizes the need for society to work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting environment for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 814 serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by the transgender community and calls for greater support and recognition of their rights and experiences.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedSupporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance of memorializing the lives lost this year to antitransgender violence.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crimes against women
Government studies and investigations
Hate crimes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/12/2022

This resolution expresses support for the principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, memorializing the lives lost to anti-transgender violence this year.


Latest Action11/1/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.