Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia.

The resolution encourages (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and agender (LGBTQIA+) community; (2) schools to support the creation of gender and sexuality alliances; (3) individuals to learn about national resources for those who identify as LGBTQIA+; and (4) funding organizations, aid efforts, and governments to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBTQIA+ people.

Bill 118 HRES 418, also known as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) resolution, aims to support the goals and ideals of this important day. The resolution recognizes the discrimination and violence faced by individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and seeks to raise awareness and promote acceptance and equality for all.

The resolution highlights the importance of combating homophobia, biphobia, interphobia, and transphobia, and calls on the United States government to take action to address these issues both domestically and internationally. It also encourages individuals, organizations, and communities to participate in activities and events that promote understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 418 is a non-partisan effort to support the LGBTQ+ community and promote equality and acceptance for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals and working towards a more inclusive and accepting society.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 418

Introduced on
2023-05-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/17/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia.

The resolution encourages (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and agender (LGBTQIA+) community; (2) schools to support the creation of gender and sexuality alliances; (3) individuals to learn about national resources for those who identify as LGBTQIA+; and (4) funding organizations, aid efforts, and governments to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBTQIA+ people.

Bill 118 HRES 418, also known as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) resolution, aims to support the goals and ideals of this important day. The resolution recognizes the discrimination and violence faced by individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and seeks to raise awareness and promote acceptance and equality for all.

The resolution highlights the importance of combating homophobia, biphobia, interphobia, and transphobia, and calls on the United States government to take action to address these issues both domestically and internationally. It also encourages individuals, organizations, and communities to participate in activities and events that promote understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 418 is a non-partisan effort to support the LGBTQ+ community and promote equality and acceptance for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals and working towards a more inclusive and accepting society.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedSupporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care quality
Higher education
Human rights
School administration
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

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Latest Summary5/23/2023

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia.

The resolution encourages (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the...


Latest Action5/17/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as f...