Bill · H.Res. 899· House(119-HRES-899)

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.

Age: 61 years

Washington

Introduced: 11/20/2025
Last activity: 11/20/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Pramila Jayapal
Cosponsors: - 83 - 0

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution supports the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance. It recognizes an epidemic of violence directed toward transgender people, specifically noting that transgender women of color are a highly targeted group. The text memorializes various transgender lives lost to violence between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. It highlights various challenges faced by the community, including issues with healthcare, homelessness, and suicide rates. Finally, the resolution calls for the government to protect all Americans through inclusive legislation and policies.

Yes· 3 of 11

Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+5
The resolution supports the rights, safety, and dignity of transgender individuals through a call for inclusive government action.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+5
The resolution explicitly calls for inclusive legislation and policies to protect the lives and rights of transgender Americans.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3
The resolution specifically identifies Black transgender women as a highly targeted group facing epidemic violence.