US SR604

Summary of S. Res. 604 — Transgender Bill of Rights

• Senate resolution introduced February 11, 2026 by Sen. Markey and 8 cosponsors, expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should develop and implement a "Transgender Bill of Rights" for an estimated 1.6 million transgender adults in the U.S.

• Calls for amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Fair Housing Act, and Equal Credit Opportunity Act to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and sex characteristics in public accommodations, employment, housing, and lending.

• Seeks to protect access to gender-affirming medical care by eliminating government restrictions, shielding healthcare providers from criminal/civil penalties, banning conversion practices, and codifying abortion and reproductive healthcare rights for transgender and nonbinary people.

• Proposes changes to federal identification requirements, including allowing name and gender updates on passports and Social Security cards through self-attestation, requiring an "X" gender marker option, and ensuring transgender servicemembers can serve openly with TRICARE and VA coverage for gender-affirming care.

• Addresses safety concerns by investing in violence prevention and mental health services, ensuring appropriate housing assignments in government custody based on safety needs, and requiring a dedicated liaison in the DOJ Civil Rights Division to enforce transgender civil rights.