Reps. Sara Jacobs, Pramila Jayapal, Mark Takano Introduce Resolution Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility
Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Co-Chairs of the Transgender Equality Task Force, and Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, introduced legislation to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, celebrate the many contributions and achievements of the transgender and gender non-conforming communities, and affirm their human rights. 70 Members of the House have co-sponsored the resolution so far – breaking the record and setting a new threshold of support for this resolution.
Rep. Sara Jacobs, Co-Chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force, said: “It’s incredibly difficult to be transgender in today’s America. The people we expect to protect us and lead us are banning transgender kids from sports teams, kicking transgender service members out of the Armed Forces, and denying them access to health care, non-discrimination protections, and civil rights. But the transgender community is resilient. They are strong, unique, and have so much to offer our country and our world. That’s why I’m so proud to lead this resolution to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility and celebrate them. We will keep working and fighting until everyone – no matter their identity – can live big, full, and free lives.”
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Co-Chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force, said: “On this Trans Day of Visibility, I say to every single trans person: I see you, I hear you, and I stand with you to ensure that you are protected and given the dignity and respect that all people should have. In the face of heightened attacks on the trans community by President Trump and Republicans across the country, it is more important than ever that we are in solidarity with our trans family, friends, and neighbors — because trans rights are human rights. The resilience and courage that the trans community has shown every single day consistently inspires me to keep fighting to make sure that everyone can live freely as their true, authentic selves, and I promise I will keep up that fight until we achieve our goal.”
“Transgender Day of Visibility is about celebrating the trans community and inspiring others to work towards a future where every trans person is free to be seen and live openly,” said Rep. Mark Takano, Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “As the trans community continues to face relentless and obsessive attacks from Republican politicians, I want to make one thing crystal-clear to trans Americans: You are not alone in this fight. The Congressional Equality Caucus stands with the trans community, and we will keep working to build an America where every trans person is able to live openly and authentically without fear of discrimination or violence.”
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