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Senate Recognizes Epidemic of Violence Against Transgender People and Supports Remembrance Day.

The U.S. Senate officially recognizes the violence against transgender people as an epidemic and expresses support for the Transgender Day of Remembrance. While this resolution does not enact new laws, it urges the government to prioritize finding solutions to prevent this violence and emphasizes the necessity of protecting basic human rights for all citizens. This document signals that the government acknowledges and intends to address the safety and discrimination issues faced by this community.
Key points
The Senate recognizes an epidemic of violence against transgender people in the U.S., disproportionately affecting transgender women of color.
It calls on the U.S. Government to make studying, responding to, and preventing this violence a pressing priority.
The resolution affirms the principle that every individual is endowed with basic human rights and deserves dignity and respect.
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Print number: 118_SRES_901
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2024-11-20