Bill Summary
The Concurrent Resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility expresses strong support for the transgender community. It acknowledges the significance of this day, established in 2009, which honors the achievements and contributions of transgender individuals and raises awareness of the ongoing discrimination and violence they face. The resolution highlights the various forms of discrimination transgender people encounter, including in employment, healthcare, and education, and emphasizes the compounded challenges faced by transgender individuals who are also people of color, immigrants, or living with disabilities.
Additionally, the resolution condemns recent anti-transgender legislation and executive orders aimed at undermining the rights of transgender individuals. It celebrates the progress made in political representation, with numerous transgender elected officials across the U.S., and recognizes the cultural contributions of transgender individuals in media and the arts. Ultimately, the resolution calls for nationwide observance of International Transgender Day of Visibility through ceremonies and activities that honor the bravery and accomplishments of transgender individuals and advocates for their equal rights and dignity.
Possible Impacts
The legislation on supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility could affect people in several significant ways:
1. **Increased Awareness and Representation**: The resolution encourages the observation of International Transgender Day of Visibility, which can lead to increased public awareness of the experiences and challenges faced by transgender individuals. This heightened visibility can contribute to greater representation of transgender people in media, politics, and public life, helping to foster a more inclusive society where diverse identities are acknowledged and celebrated.
2. **Promotion of Advocacy and Support**: By recognizing the bravery of transgender individuals and the discrimination they face, the resolution may inspire advocacy efforts aimed at addressing issues such as employment discrimination, healthcare access, and protections against violence. This could lead to more community support initiatives, resources, and programs that empower transgender individuals and combat systemic inequalities.
3. **Encouragement of Educational and Cultural Initiatives**: The resolution calls for ceremonies, programs, and activities to celebrate the accomplishments of the transgender community. This could result in educational initiatives in schools and community organizations that promote understanding and acceptance of transgender individuals, as well as cultural events that highlight transgender contributions to society, fostering a sense of belonging and validation within the community.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 11 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. CON. RES. 11
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of
Visibility.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 31, 2025
Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Fetterman, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Markey, Mr.
Durbin, Ms. Smith, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Merkley, Ms. Baldwin, Ms. Hirono, Mr.
Booker, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Welch, Ms.
Warren, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Coons, Mr. Schiff, and Ms. Duckworth)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of
Visibility.
Whereas International Transgender Day of Visibility was founded in 2009 to honor
the achievements and contributions of the transgender community;
Whereas International Transgender Day of Visibility is designed to be
encompassing of a large community of diverse individuals;
Whereas International Transgender Day of Visibility is a time to celebrate the
lives and achievements of transgender individuals around the world, and
to recognize the bravery it takes to live openly and authentically;
Whereas International Transgender Day of Visibility is also a time to raise
awareness of the discrimination and violence that the transgender
community still faces, which make it difficult and even unsafe or fatal
for many transgender individuals to be visible;
Whereas the transgender community has suffered oppression disproportionately in
many ways, including--
(1) discrimination in employment and in the workplace;
(2) discrimination in health care and housing;
(3) discrimination in access to public services;
(4) discrimination in educational institutions; and
(5) disproportionate exposure to victimization and violence;
Whereas forms of anti-transgender oppression are exacerbated for transgender
individuals of color, individuals with limited resources, immigrants,
individuals living with disabilities, justice-involved individuals, and
transgender youth;
Whereas a record number of anti-transgender bills have been introduced in recent
years at all levels of government, targeting areas such as--
(1) education, including by prohibiting school staff from acknowledging
or respecting transgender pupils, colleagues, and family members, barring
transgender students from accessing gender-appropriate programs and
facilities, and censoring curriculum that allows readers to explore and
engage with differing perspectives;
(2) health care, including restrictions on medically necessary
transition-related medical care and routine health care services;
(3) public accommodations, such as safe access to public restrooms; and
(4) identification documents, including by restricting the ability to
realign or correct birth certificates and other forms of identification;
Whereas President Trump issued multiple Executive orders that attempt to erase
transgender people, including--
(1) Executive Order 14168 (90 Fed. Reg. 8615; relating to defending
women from gender ideology extremism and restoring biological truth to the
Federal Government);
(2) Executive Order 14183 (90 Fed. Reg. 8757; relating to prioritizing
military excellence and readiness);
(3) Executive Order 14187 (90 Fed. Reg. 8771; relating to protecting
children from chemical and surgical mutilation);
(4) Executive Order 14190 (90 Fed. Reg. 8853; relating to ending
radical indoctrination in K-12 schooling); and
(5) Executive Order 14201 (90 Fed. Reg. 9279; relating to keeping men
out of women's sports);
Whereas the transgender community and allies of the transgender community have
made it clear that transgender individuals will not be erased and
deserve to be accorded all of the rights and opportunities made
available to all;
Whereas, before the creation of the United States, Indigenous two-spirit,
transgender individuals existed across North America in many Native
American communities, with specific terms in their own languages for
these members of their communities and the social and spiritual roles
they fulfilled, and while many were lost or actively suppressed by the
efforts of missionaries, government agents, boarding schools, and
settlers, two-spirit individuals have promoted increased public
awareness in recent decades;
Whereas transgender individuals continue to tell their stories and push for full
equity under the law;
Whereas the civil-rights struggle has been strengthened and inspired by the
leadership of the transgender community;
Whereas transgender individuals in the United States have made significant
strides in elected office and political representation;
Whereas at least 36 States and the District of Columbia have at least 1
transgender elected official at the State or municipal level;
Whereas there are at least 23 openly transgender, gender-nonconforming, or
nonbinary elected officials in State legislatures;
Whereas voters in the State of Delaware elected Sarah McBride as the first
openly transgender member of Congress;
Whereas voters in the State of Virginia elected Danica Roem to be the first
openly transgender State legislator in the United States;
Whereas voters in the State of Oklahoma elected Mauree Turner as the first
openly nonbinary State legislator in the United States;
Whereas voters in the State of New Hampshire elected James Roesener as the first
openly transgender man State legislator in the United States;
Whereas 6 States have at least 1 transgender or gender-non-conforming jurist on
the bench;
Whereas more transgender individuals are appearing in movies, on television, and
in all forms of media, raising awareness of their experiences and the
importance of living authentically;
Whereas transgender individuals have created culture and history as artists,
musicians, organizers, and leaders; and
Whereas International Transgender Day of Visibility is a time to celebrate the
transgender community around the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That Congress--
(1) supports the goals and ideals of International
Transgender Day of Visibility;
(2) encourages the people of the United States to observe
International Transgender Day of Visibility with appropriate
ceremonies, programs, and activities;
(3) celebrates the accomplishments and leadership of
transgender individuals; and
(4) recognizes the bravery of the transgender community as
it fights for equal dignity and respect.
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