Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

House Resolution

H.Res. 886

119th Congress

Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Maxine Waters

Representative

Democratic

CA-43

Cosponsors

63

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary

This bill expresses support for the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day that honors the lives of transgender people who have been victims of violence. It recognizes the epidemic of violence faced by the transgender community and memorializes those who have been lost.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill expresses support for the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day that honors the lives of transgender people who have been victims of violence. It recognizes the epidemic of violence faced by the transgender community and memorializes those who have been lost.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses support for the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill supports the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual event that honors the lives of transgender people killed due to anti-transgender prejudice.
It acknowledges the epidemic of violence against transgender people and memorializes those who have been lost.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would raise awareness about the challenges and violence faced by the transgender community in the United States. It would memorialize the lives of transgender individuals who have been lost to violence, and signal Congress' support for the transgender community and efforts to address this epidemic of violence.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Crime victims

Hate crimes

Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Violent crime

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

886, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-886