LGBTQ+ and allied members of Congress introduce Trans Day of Visibility resolution
The resolution recognizes the accomplishments of trans people and commits to affirming their rights.
MARCH 29, 2024
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House Leaders May Strip Gender Identity From ENDA
Immediately following the historic Senate vote to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the federal hate-crimes law, controversy erupted over the Employment Non-Discrimination Act now under consideration in the House of Representatives. The Democratic House leadership is considering stripping protections for transgender people from ENDA after a preliminary vote count found the measure would not pass if it had trans-inclusive language.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2007
Rep. Joe Kennedy Introduces Resolution Against Trans Military Ban
Kennedy's resolution is nonbinding, but it's one more statement against the ban, and he's also trying to pass a law to block it for good.
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
U.S. Reps. Introduce Resolution Recognizing Trans Day of Remembrance
"Violence against transgender Americans, particularly Black and Brown [trans] women, has become a national epidemic and we cannot allow ourselves to turn a blind eye towards this gross injustice."
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Pelosi Delays ENDA Markup at Behest of LGBT Activists
Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi issued a statement Monday saying she would postpone advancing the latest version of the Employment Nondiscrimination Act that includes protections for gays and lesbians but excludes transgender people. The bill was scheduled for markup in committee on Tuesday, at which point it would have been sent to the House floor for a vote.
OCTOBER 2, 2007
Major LGBTQ Orgs. Stand Together to Fight Anti-Trans Assault
A rare joint press conference illustrated the severity of the Trump administration's latest attack on LGBTQ rights.
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Why This Straight Grandpa Wants to Ban Conversion Therapy
California Congressman Mike Honda pulls back the curtain on the damaging, discredited practice known as "conversion therapy."
MARCH 18, 2016
Congress Steps Up to Address Trans Violence
Members of the LGBT Equality Caucus announced they will form a Transgender Equality Task Force to end bias-motivated violence against trans people.
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Congress Holds First-Ever Transgender Forum
Members of the LGBT Equality Caucus on Capitol Hill made good on a promise last week to examine the problems facing transgender Americans.
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
New Coalition Promotes Passage of Equality Act
The Equality Act would improve "the lives of millions of LGBTQ people in this country and our families," says Kierra Johnson, executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
MARCH 23, 2021
Elected Officials Condemn Trans Military Ban With New Resolution
The resolution adopted today is nonbinding but still sends a strong message, supporters say.
MARCH 28, 2019
Nancy Pelosi Honors Trans Day of Remembrance, Slams Trump's Cruelty
The speaker of the House mourned the dead and reaffirmed Democrats' commitment to transgender equality.
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
The VA Must Do Right by Trans Veterans
In a shocking move, the VA recently declared it would not cover gender-confirmation surgery. Congressman Mike Quigley is not pleased.
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs and her trans brother on visibility and authenticity
Out and proud trans people provide hope and inspiration in these difficult times, Dylan Jacobs tells his sister in a conversation for Transgender Day of Visibility.
APRIL 1, 2024
With Chris Christie Gone, New Jersey Advances Trans Rights
In a landmark move, the state will offer more protections for transgender and genderqueer residents.
JULY 5, 2018
Democrats in Congress Introduce Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution
"This resolution honors the lives of the trans people we have lost to senseless violence and stands as a symbol of their resilience," says U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Now Is the Time to Support, Encourage, and Love the Transgender Community
"When we create environments for transgender people to thrive, we create a society where people can live the lives they deserve to live."
MARCH 30, 2023
LGBT Groups Seek Justice for Slain Black Teen
The letter stressed that 'all movements of equality are deeply connected.'
AUGUST 13, 2014
Fired Trans Employee Was Asked 'What Are You?'
An employer asked a transgender woman "What are you?" before firing her.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Poll: Majority of Americans Support Trans-Inclusive ENDA
Though most Americans support transgender protections in the workplace, House Speaker John Boehner has not shown any initiative to get a full vote for the bill.
DECEMBER 14, 2013
Congressional Democrats commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance amid anti-trans GOP push
“Too many transgender people have been killed just for living as their true, authentic selves,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said.
NOVEMBER 20, 2024