Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling communities across the country to action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

5/1/2026, 1:39 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1162

The bill titled "Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence" in the 119th Congress, House Resolution 1162, introduced on April 9, 2026, aims to raise awareness of anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, and discrimination in schools. It calls for communities to take action to promote equal educational opportunities, civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ youth in K-12 schools. The bill emphasizes the need to address victimization faced by individuals based on their LGBTQI+ identity and advocates for inclusivity in educational environments.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1162

Bill HRES 1162 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2026. Bill HRES 1162 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 9, 2026. Bill HRES 1162's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. as of April 9, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1162

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1162

Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling communities across the country to action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

Comments

Jasper Byrne

1,133

4 months ago

Not sure about this. It doesn't benefit me.

Charlie Shannon

1,055

5 months ago

I'm not sure about this bill. It sounds good in theory, but will it actually make a difference in the long run? How will it impact LGBTQI+ students in real life? #confused