Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution expresses support for the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

Bill 118 HRES 886, also known as the Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution, aims to support the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender individuals and honoring the lives lost within the past year. The resolution acknowledges the discrimination and violence faced by transgender people, particularly transgender women of color, and calls for increased awareness and action to address this issue.

The resolution highlights the importance of remembering and honoring the lives of transgender individuals who have been victims of violence, and emphasizes the need for greater understanding and acceptance of transgender individuals in society. It also calls for increased efforts to combat discrimination and violence against transgender individuals, and to promote equality and respect for all individuals regardless of their gender identity.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 886 seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by transgender individuals and to honor the lives of those who have been lost to violence. It serves as a reminder of the importance of promoting equality and respect for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 886

Introduced on
2023-11-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/21/2023

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 the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

Bill 118 HRES 886, also known as the Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution, aims to support the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender individuals and honoring the lives lost within the past year. The resolution acknowledges the discrimination and violence faced by transgender people, particularly transgender women of color, and calls for increased awareness and action to address this issue.

The resolution highlights the importance of remembering and honoring the lives of transgender individuals who have been victims of violence, and emphasizes the need for greater understanding and acceptance of transgender individuals in society. It also calls for increased efforts to combat discrimination and violence against transgender individuals, and to promote equality and respect for all individuals regardless of their gender identity.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 886 seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by transgender individuals and to honor the lives of those who have been lost to violence. It serves as a reminder of the importance of promoting equality and respect for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedSupporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/1/2023

This resolution expresses support for the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.


Latest Action11/21/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.