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H.Res. 722

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Supporting the goals of Transgender Day of Remembrance.
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Committee
Latest Action · December 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
November 20, 2019
Cosponsors (49)
49D 0R
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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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