Bills · HRES 1058
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1058Health
Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
INTRO FEB 11· LAST ACTION FEB 11
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- Non-binding
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it's an official statement from the House of Representatives advocating for stronger federal protections for transgender and nonbinary people. While it doesn't immediately change laws, it expresses a political will to address discrimination and secure rights for this community. If this stance leads to actual legislation, it could significantly impact the daily lives of transgender and nonbinary individuals by offering legal recourse against discrimination in critical areas like medical care, housing, and public accommodations. It highlights ongoing debates about LGBTQ+ rights and the role of the federal government in ensuring equality.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Declares it is the federal government's duty to develop and implement a "Transgender Bill of Rights."
This provision lays out the foundational purpose of the resolution, stating the House's belief in the necessity of federal action to protect transgender and nonbinary rights.
PROVISION 02
Calls for amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sex, including gender identity and sex characteristics, in public accommodations and federally funded programs.
This aims to provide specific legal protection against discrimination in everyday life, from stores to services, and in programs receiving government funds.
PROVISION 03
Seeks to expand the definition of "public accommodation" and clarify that religious grounds cannot be used to justify discrimination based on sex, gender identity, or sex characteristics.
This addresses potential loopholes and broadens the scope of places and services where non-discrimination protections would apply.
PROVISION 04
Calls for federal law to protect students from discrimination based on sex, including gender identity and sex characteristics, across all school activities, including classes, extracurriculars (like athletics), and facility access.
This provision aims to ensure a safe and equitable educational environment for transgender and nonbinary students.
PROVISION 05
Calls for clarifying and reaffirming the right to bodily autonomy and health care for transgender and nonbinary people, including enforcing non-discrimination in health care and eliminating unnecessary governmental restrictions on gender-affirming medical care.
This seeks to protect access to essential medical services, particularly gender-affirming care, which is critical for the well-being of many transgender individuals.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 11
Submitted in House
FEB 11
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and House Administration, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1058
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 11, 2026
Last actionFeb 11, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026
House Res.HRES 1058Health
Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 11, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
109
COMPLEXITY
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