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Transgender Bill of Rights: Codifying Protections for Health, Safety, and Identity.

This resolution calls for the Federal Government to establish a Transgender Bill of Rights to ensure comprehensive legal protection and equal access to essential services for transgender and nonbinary people. It mandates federal non-discrimination protections in employment, housing, education, and healthcare based on gender identity. The goal is to enhance safety, simplify legal identity recognition, and guarantee access to gender-affirming medical care.
Key points
Establishing federal bans on discrimination based on gender identity in public accommodations, employment, housing, and credit access.
Guaranteeing access to gender-affirming healthcare and protecting providers of such care from penalties.
Simplifying the process for updating names and gender markers (including an 'X' option) on federal documents like passports and Social Security cards.
Strengthening protections for students in schools, including the right to use facilities and participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
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Print number: 118_HRES_269
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Process start date: 2023-03-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_269.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishing federal bans on discrimination based on gender identity in public accommodations, employment, housing, and credit access.
  • Guaranteeing access to gender-affirming healthcare and protecting providers of such care from penalties.
  • Simplifying the process for updating names and gender markers (including an 'X' option) on federal documents like passports and Social Security cards.
  • Strengthening protections for students in schools, including the right to use facilities and participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1860)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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