Purpose and Summary
Chamber: House
Introduced date: 2024-10-25
Bill 118 HRES 1552, also known as the Intersex Awareness Day Resolution, is a piece of legislation that aims to recognize and support October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day. The bill expresses support for the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day, which seeks to raise awareness about intersex individuals and the challenges they face. Intersex individuals are born with variations in sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female. These individuals often face discrimination, stigma, and lack of understanding in society. Intersex Awareness Day aims to educate the public about intersex issues and advocate for the rights and well-being of intersex individuals. The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing and respecting the diversity of sex characteristics and identities. It calls for increased awareness, education, and support for intersex individuals and their families. By officially recognizing Intersex Awareness Day, the bill aims to promote inclusivity, acceptance, and equality for all individuals, regardless of their sex characteristics. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1552 is a non-partisan effort to raise awareness about intersex issues and promote the rights and well-being of intersex individuals. It highlights the importance of recognizing and supporting the diversity of sex characteristics and identities in society.
Recent Activity
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Alternative Names
Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.
Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.
Associated Legislation
Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.
Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Potential Impact
Sponsors and Supporters
Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]
Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]
Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Committees and Subcommittees
Education and the Workforce Committee
Energy and Commerce Committee
Variations and Revisions