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. 899

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 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Doris O. Matsui

Representative

Democratic

CA-7

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill recognizes the epidemic of violence against transgender people in the United States and memorializes the lives tragically lost in the past year. It highlights the challenges transgender Americans face, such as barriers to healthcare, higher rates of homelessness and suicide, and disproportionate violence, especially against transgender women of color.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill recognizes the epidemic of violence against transgender people in the United States and memorializes the lives tragically lost in the past year. It highlights the challenges transgender Americans face, such as barriers to healthcare, higher rates of homelessness and suicide, and disproportionate violence, especially against transgender women of color.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution officially recognizes the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance flag and designates the flag as the symbol of awareness of military and veteran suicide and the commitment to resolve military and veteran suicide. The resolution also remembers and honors the servicemembers and veterans who have died by suicide and commits to posting the flag above all federal buildings wherever there is an American flag and POW/MIA flag.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill honors the memory of at least 27 transgender or gender non-conforming people who were violently killed in the U.S. between October 2024 and September 2025.
It recognizes that the U.S. is experiencing an epidemic of violence against transgender Americans, with at least 241 transgender or gender non-conforming people losing their lives globally in 2025.
The bill highlights the disproportionate impact on transgender women of color, who face the highest rates of violence in the U.S.
It acknowledges the barriers transgender Americans face, including lack of access to healthcare, employment discrimination, homelessness, and high rates of suicide and suicide attempts.
The bill calls on Congress and the executive branch to protect and preserve the lives of all Americans, including transgender Americans, through inclusive legislation and policies.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would raise awareness about the epidemic of violence and challenges facing the transgender community in the United States. It could spur lawmakers to enact policies and legislation to better protect transgender Americans and address the systemic issues that make them vulnerable to violence and discrimination.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

899, 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-899