US HR722 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 50-0)
Status: Introduced on November 20 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-12-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

This resolution expresses support for the principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, memorializing the lives lost to anti-transgender violence this year. The resolution also recognizes that current trends of increased violence, particularly against transgender women of color, are unacceptable. The resolution supports efforts to study, respond to, and prevent violence against transgender people. Finally, the resolution affirms the principle that every person is endowed with basic human rights and also recognizes the bravery and resilience of the transgender community as it fights for equal dignity and respect.

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Title

Supporting the goals of Transgender Day of Remembrance.

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-12-18HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
2019-11-20HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-11-20HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HR1234 (Related) 2020-11-20 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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