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Lawmakers Reintroduce Resolution to Protect Transgender Rights

2/12/2026

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A coalition led by U.S. Senator Ed Markey and U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal reintroduced a resolution to protect transgender rights in federal law.
The resolution would ban discrimination based on gender identity, expand gender-affirming healthcare, and improve safety for transgender people.
U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs noted 668 bills targeting protections across 40 states.
U.S. Representative Seth Moulton said the move reaffirms rights amid discrimination fueled by the Trump administration.

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A coalition led by U.S. Senator Ed Markey and U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal reintroduced a resolution to protect transgender rights in federal law.
The resolution would ban discrimination based on gender identity, expand gender-affirming healthcare, and improve safety for transgender people.
U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs noted 668 bills targeting protections across 40 states.
U.S. Representative Seth Moulton said the move reaffirms rights amid discrimination fueled by the Trump administration.