A resolution 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.
Summary
Senate Resolution 464 is a non-binding measure that formally recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance to honor the memory of transgender individuals lost to acts of violence. The resolution acknowledges the disproportionate rates of violence faced by the transgender community, particularly Black and Latina transgender women, and expresses a commitment to promoting safety and equal protection under the law. While the resolution does not create new laws or mandate federal spending, it serves as an official congressional statement of support for civil rights and the protection of vulnerable populations from hate-motivated crimes.
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