Bills · HRES 899
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 899Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this resolution because it represents an official stance by the House of Representatives on human rights and safety for a specific community. If this resolution passes, it signals that a significant portion of elected officials believes that violence against transgender people is a serious problem that warrants government attention and action.
Without this resolution, there would be no formal acknowledgement from the House regarding the epidemic of violence against transgender individuals, nor an official expression of support for efforts to address it. Its passage could empower advocacy groups and provide momentum for future legislative efforts that might address the root causes of violence and discrimination, such as hate crime legislation, data collection, or support services, even if this particular resolution doesn't directly implement those changes.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives supports the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance.
This officially acknowledges and validates an annual observance dedicated to memorializing victims of anti-transgender violence.
PROVISION 02
The resolution recognizes the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializes the lives lost this year.
It provides a formal recognition from a legislative body of a serious, widespread problem affecting a specific community.
PROVISION 03
It declares that finding solutions to increased violence against transgender Americans, especially transgender women of color, must be a pressing priority for the U.S. Government.
This sets an expectation for government agencies and future legislation to prioritize this issue.
PROVISION 04
The House supports efforts to study, respond to, and prevent violence against transgender people.
This encourages research, intervention strategies, and preventive measures to address the problem of violence.
PROVISION 05
The resolution affirms that every person is endowed with basic human rights and that the Nation's commitment to this principle must encompass every individual.
This reinforces a fundamental principle of human dignity and equality, applying it explicitly to transgender individuals.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 83
D· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
48
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DEM 83 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Submitted in House
NOV 20
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 899
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House Res.HRES 899Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
83
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
