House Simple Resolution 722
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Supporting the goals of Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
722
Congress
116
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
November 20, 2019
12/18/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
11/20/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
11/20/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:27 AM