Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution expresses support for implementing a Transgender Bill of Rights that guarantees certain rights for transgender and nonbinary people with respect to public services and accommodations, employment, housing, health care, and other specified areas.

Bill 118 H.Res. 269, also known as the Transgender Bill of Rights, is a piece of legislation that emphasizes the responsibility of the Federal Government to create and enforce a set of rights specifically for transgender and nonbinary individuals. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that these individuals are protected under the law and have access to essential resources such as medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.

The bill highlights the importance of recognizing the unique challenges and discrimination faced by transgender and nonbinary people in society. It aims to address these issues by establishing a comprehensive set of rights that guarantee equal treatment and opportunities for individuals regardless of their gender identity.

Specifically, the Transgender Bill of Rights seeks to provide legal protections for transgender and nonbinary individuals in areas such as employment, housing, healthcare, and public accommodations. It also emphasizes the importance of ensuring that these individuals have access to gender-affirming medical care and support services. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 269 underscores the need for the Federal Government to take proactive measures to protect the rights and well-being of transgender and nonbinary individuals. By codifying these rights into law, the bill aims to promote equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 269

Introduced on
2023-03-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/30/2023

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 implementing a Transgender Bill of Rights that guarantees certain rights for transgender and nonbinary people with respect to public services and accommodations, employment, housing, health care, and other specified areas.

Bill 118 H.Res. 269, also known as the Transgender Bill of Rights, is a piece of legislation that emphasizes the responsibility of the Federal Government to create and enforce a set of rights specifically for transgender and nonbinary individuals. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that these individuals are protected under the law and have access to essential resources such as medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.

The bill highlights the importance of recognizing the unique challenges and discrimination faced by transgender and nonbinary people in society. It aims to address these issues by establishing a comprehensive set of rights that guarantee equal treatment and opportunities for individuals regardless of their gender identity.

Specifically, the Transgender Bill of Rights seeks to provide legal protections for transgender and nonbinary individuals in areas such as employment, housing, healthcare, and public accommodations. It also emphasizes the importance of ensuring that these individuals have access to gender-affirming medical care and support services. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 269 underscores the need for the Federal Government to take proactive measures to protect the rights and well-being of transgender and nonbinary individuals. By codifying these rights into law, the bill aims to promote equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact
Abortion
Census and government statistics
Child safety and welfare
Due process and equal protection
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Housing discrimination
Mental health
School athletics
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Teaching, teachers, curricula

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Latest Summary4/11/2023

This resolution expresses support for implementing a Transgender Bill of Rights that guarantees certain rights for transgender and nonbinary people with respect to public services and accommodations, employment, housing, health care, and other sp...


Latest Action4/19/2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1860)