DemocratBill · S.Res. 604· Senate(119-SRES-604)

A resolution 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.

Rep. Markey
Age: 80 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
2/11/2026
Last activity
2/11/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S580-581)
Sponsored by
Edward Markey
Cosponsors
Democrat - 8Republican - 0
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should implement a "Transgender Bill of Rights." The proposed plan aims to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law. It focuses on ensuring access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security. The resolution suggests various legislative changes to civil rights, housing, and employment laws. It also addresses legal recognition of identity and safety within government custody and the military.

Yes· 3 of 23

  • Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+10

    The entire resolution is designed to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people.

  • Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+10

    The bill is dedicated to codifying and protecting the rights of transgender and nonbinary individuals across various sectors.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+9

    The resolution aims to remove barriers to gender-affirming medical care and expand provider availability.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.