Community EsTr(El/La); commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Campbell and 3 co-sponsors

H.R. 654 is a ceremonial resolution that commends Community EsTr(El/La) for its advocacy and services to transgender Georgians, with no legal or fiscal effect.

House Second Readers

Summary — H.R. 654 (House Resolution 654): Commending Community EsTr(El/La)

Status: Adopted by the House (Laid before the House, Nonrecord vote, Reported enrolled)
Introduced: January 23, 2025
Classification: House resolution (congratulatory/commemorative)
Primary sponsors (listed): Andy Barr; Lisa Campbell; Park Cannon; Marvin Lim; Karen Lupton
Noted cosponsors (selected): Michael Lawler; Ann Wagner; Barry Loudermilk; Bryan Steil; Pete Sessions; Monica De La Cruz; others

Purpose / Intent

H.R. 654 is a non‑binding resolution that commends Community EsTr(El/La), a grassroots organization described in the text as being led by immigrant, Spanish‑speaking (Black, Indigenous, Brown), and transgender individuals. The resolution recognizes the organization’s services and advocacy on behalf of transgender and gender non‑conforming people, particularly in Georgia, and extends best wishes on the occasion of Trans Liberation Day.

Key provisions / text highlights

Formally commends Community EsTr(El/La) for its work defending, organizing, and empowering transgender Georgians.

Describes services the organization provides, including: healthcare access, HIV prevention, referrals for hormone replacement therapy, labor rights/advocacy, a Trans Queer School (English classes), monthly newsletter, leadership development, safe spaces, and community mobilization and legislative advocacy.

Recognizes the organization’s role in cultural empowerment, training, and organizing.

Observes the significance of Trans Liberation Day and the organization’s contributions to visibility, justice, and equity.

Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Community EsTr(El/La).

Who or what is affected

Direct legal or fiscal impact: none. This is a ceremonial/commendatory resolution — it does not create or change statutory rights, authorize funding, or impose regulatory duties.

Symbolic impact: raises public visibility of Community EsTr(El/La) and the issues it addresses; can be cited by the organization in outreach and advocacy.

Procedural timeline (selected)

2025‑01‑23: Introduced and referred to House Committee on Financial Services.

2025‑03‑20 to 2025‑03‑27: Placed on House calendars (First and Second Readers; Local & Consent Calendars).

2025‑04‑08: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.

2025‑04‑09: Laid before the House, adopted (nonrecord vote), and reported enrolled.

Notable inconsistency in the record

The version content includes an opening line that reads “This Act may be cited as the Taking Account of Bureaucrats’ Spending Act of 2025 or the TABS Act of 2025,” which does not align with the rest of the text (a commendation of Community EsTr(El/La)). This appears to be a drafting or compilation anomaly in the provided record. The substantive text of H.R. 654, as enrolled and adopted, is a recognition/commendation resolution rather than substantive legislation about budgeting or bureaucratic spending.

Bottom line

H.R. 654 is a ceremonial House resolution commending Community EsTr(El/La) for its services and advocacy for transgender and gender non‑conforming individuals (notably in Georgia). It has no binding legal or fiscal effect; its primary impact is symbolic recognition and public acknowledgement of the organization’s work. For the authoritative final text, consult the enrolled resolution on the official legislative website.