Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR144

Introduced
3/30/23  

Caption

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.

Impact

If enacted, SR144 will make significant amendments to existing laws, particularly the Civil Rights Act of 1964, aiming to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and sex characteristics. By doing so, the resolution intends to fortify protections in public accommodations and federally funded programs, ensuring that transgender and nonbinary individuals can access these services without facing bias. Furthermore, the resolution highlights the importance of incorporating the voices and concerns of transgender communities, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, in the development of relevant policies.

Summary

SR144 is a resolution aimed at recognizing the Federal Government's responsibility to implement a Transgender Bill of Rights, which seeks to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary individuals. It underscores the urgency to enhance their access to essential services, including medical care, shelter, and economic security. This resolution emerged in response to the ongoing discrimination faced by transgender individuals across various domains, including healthcare and employment. Acknowledging existing disparities, the resolution proposes systemic changes to assure equality and dignity for all transgender and nonbinary individuals.

Contention

Despite the broad support for protecting transgender rights, SR144 may encounter contentious debates surrounding the extent of federal involvement in enforcing these rights. Proponents argue that such measures are long overdue, especially in light of recent legislative trends that seek to undermine LGBTQI+ rights. Conversely, opponents may view this federal push as excessive government overreach that could challenge local governance and existing state laws. The intersection of this resolution with ongoing social and political sentiments surrounding LGBTQI+ rights could lead to significant political discourse in subsequent legislative sessions.

Companion Bills

US HR269

Related 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.

Previously Filed As

US HR269

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.

US SR901

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.

US SR464

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.

US SR154

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

US SR95

A resolution honoring the life of Dr. Paul Farmer by recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to adopt a 21st century global health solidarity strategy and take actions to address past and ongoing harms that undermine the health and well-being of people around the world.

US HR886

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.

US HR1588

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.

US HCR32

Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

US HB12

Women's Health Protection Act of 2023 This bill prohibits governmental restrictions on the provision of, and access to, abortion services. Before fetal viability, governments may not restrict providers from using particular abortion procedures or drugs, offering abortion services via telemedicine, or immediately providing abortion services if delaying risks the patient's health. Furthermore, governments may not require providers to perform unnecessary medical procedures, provide medically inaccurate information, or comply with credentialing or other conditions that do not apply to providers who offer medically comparable services to abortions. Additionally, governments may not require patients to make medically unnecessary in-person visits before receiving abortion services or disclose their reasons for obtaining services. After fetal viability, governments may not restrict providers from performing abortions when necessary to protect a patient's life and health. The same provisions that apply to abortions before viability also apply to necessary abortions after viability. Additionally, states may authorize post-viability abortions in circumstances beyond those that the bill considers necessary. Further, the bill recognizes an individual's right to interstate travel, including for abortion services. The bill also prohibits governments from implementing measures that are similar to those restricted by the bill or that otherwise single out and impede access to abortion services, unless the measure significantly advances the safety of abortion services or health of patients and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means. The Department of Justice, individuals, or providers may sue states or government officials to enforce this bill, regardless of certain immunity that would otherwise apply.

US HR702

Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers.

Similar Bills

US HR269

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.

US HCR32

Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

US SR154

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

US HR265

Supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in elementary and secondary schools.

US HB3850

Pride In Mental Health Act of 2023

US HB4273

LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2023

US SCR11

A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

US HCR23

Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.