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Senate Resolution Recognizes Violence Against Transgender People as an Epidemic.

The US Senate passed a resolution supporting Transgender Day of Remembrance, officially recognizing the high rates of violence and discrimination faced by the transgender community as an epidemic. While not creating new laws, the resolution commits the Senate to prioritizing solutions to prevent this violence, particularly against transgender women of color. This action signals official government recognition of the safety and human rights challenges faced by transgender citizens.
Key points
The Senate officially recognizes the violence against transgender people as an "epidemic" requiring urgent government priority.
Commits the Senate to supporting efforts to study, respond to, and prevent violence and discrimination against this community.
Affirms the basic human rights of all individuals, emphasizing the need for inclusive legislation and policies.
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Print number: 118_SRES_464
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-11-15