US HCR82

Concurrent resolution expressing Congressional support for International Transgender Day of Visibility, founded in 2009 to honor achievements and contributions of the transgender community

Recognizes discrimination faced by transgender individuals in employment, healthcare, housing, public services, education, and disproportionate exposure to violence

Cites record numbers of anti-transgender bills introduced at all levels of government targeting education, healthcare, public accommodations, and identification documents

References Executive Orders 14168, 14183, 14187, 14190, and 14201 issued by President Trump that the resolution states attempt to "erase transgender people"

Notes milestones in transgender political representation, including Sarah McBride as first openly transgender Member of Congress and at least 23 openly transgender, gender-nonconforming, or nonbinary state legislators across 36 states