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HRES 1058

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.

119th Congress Introduced by Gabe Amo and 102 co-sponsors

The resolution states the federal government has a duty to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify transgender and nonbinary rights.

Submitted in House
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Bill Summary · HRES 1058

Overview

  • Bill: HRES 1058
  • Session: 119
  • Jurisdiction: United States
  • Title: 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
  • Status: Submitted in the House (referral to multiple committees including Judiciary, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and House Administration) on February 11, 2026
  • Primary sponsors: A broad coalition of House members; numerous co-sponsors from both major parties’ aligned groups advocating for transgender and nonbinary rights

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution expresses a duty and commitment for the federal government to develop and implement a formal Transgender Bill of Rights.
  • Aims to protect, codify, and guarantee the rights of transgender and nonbinary individuals under federal law.
  • Seeks to ensure access to essential needs—medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security—for transgender and nonbinary people.

Key Provisions and Changes Proposed

  • Recognition of a federal obligation to draft and implement a comprehensive Transgender Bill of Rights.
  • Codification of rights protections for transgender and nonbinary individuals within federal law.
  • Emphasis on guaranteeing access to:
    • Medical care (including gender-affirming services, where legally permitted and appropriate)
    • Shelter (non-discriminatory access and protection in housing and public accommodations)
    • Safety (protection against discrimination, harassment, and violence)
    • Economic security (employment protections, equal opportunity, fair wages, and anti-discrimination measures)
  • The bill is a non-binding resolution (as typically characterized when designated as “recognizing” duties in a House resolution) that outlines intent and policy objectives rather than implementing specific statutory requirements. However, it signals congressional commitment to developing formal legislation or executive or administrative actions to codify these rights.
  • The resolution may prompt subsequent legislative drafting or directing federal agencies to study, propose, or implement concrete policies consistent with a Transgender Bill of Rights.

Who and What Would Be Affected

  • Individuals: Transgender and nonbinary people, who would gain potential federal-level recognition of rights and protections.
  • Federal government: Encourages or requires federal agencies to consider, design, and implement policies aligning with a Transgender Bill of Rights.
  • Employers, healthcare providers, shelters, and service providers: Would be subject to forthcoming policies and protections (e.g., non-discrimination, access to services) consistent with the proposed rights framework.
  • Institutions: Education, housing, healthcare, and social safety-net programs may be guided to avoid discriminatory practices and to ensure inclusive access.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Referral: The bill was referred to multiple standing committees spanning judiciary, education and workforce, energy and commerce, financial services, oversight, armed services, veterans’ affairs, and house administration, indicating a comprehensive and cross-cutting scope.
  • Timeline: No specific dates for enactment or deadlines are provided in the information available; as a House resolution, the primary purpose is to set policy direction and authorize committees to consider provisions falling within their jurisdiction.
  • Next steps: Committees would review, amend, and potentially draft accompanying legislation or recommendations; the House could adopt amendments and move toward floor consideration, potentially culminating in a companion bill or formal legislative framework to implement a Transgender Bill of Rights.

Summary

HRES 1058 is a House resolution that articulates the federal government’s duty to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to codify protections for transgender and nonbinary individuals. It emphasizes access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security, and directs consideration across numerous committees for potential concrete policy development. The measure signals broad congressional support for establishing robust federal protections, though as a resolution, it primarily establishes intent and a framework for future legislative or administrative action rather than enacting specific statutory protections on its own.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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