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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…

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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 safety.

Introduced: March 30, 2023 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1099-1100)

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution expresses support for implementing a Transgender Bill of Rights that guarantees certain rights for transgender and nonbinary people with respect to public services and accommodations, employment, housing, health care, and other specified areas.

What's happening now March 30, 2023

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1099-1100)

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Cosponsors 8

Heinrich, Martin

New Mexico · Jun 13, 2023

Durbin, Richard J.

Illinois · Apr 20, 2023

Welch, Peter

Vermont · Apr 20, 2023

Hirono, Mazie K.

Hawaii · Mar 30, 2023

Merkley, Jeff

Oregon · Mar 30, 2023

Sanders, Bernard

Vermont · Mar 30, 2023

Smith, Tina

Minnesota · Mar 30, 2023

Warren, Elizabeth

Massachusetts · Mar 30, 2023

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 144: 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 safety.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-144/

MLA

"S. Res. 144: 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 safety.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-144/.

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S. Res. 144, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-144/.

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[S. Res. 144: 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 safety.](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-144/)