A resolution 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.

This Senate resolution supports the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, an observance created in memory of Rita Hester and other transgender individuals lost to violence. It specifically recognizes the period between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025, memorializing the lives of at least 27 transgender or gender nonconforming people violently killed in the United States during this time, noting that underreporting likely means the true number is higher. The resolution highlights that violence disproportionately impacts transgender women of color , particularly Black transgender women. The resolution asserts that the alarming increase in violence against transgender people is unacceptable and finding solutions must be a pressing priority for the U.S. Government. It calls for efforts to study, respond to, and prevent such violence, while affirming that every person is endowed with basic human rights. The resolution also recognizes the bravery and resilience of the transgender community in their fight for dignity and respect, acknowledging their significant cultural impact and the challenges they face, including barriers to healthcare, homelessness, and the negative effects of anti-transgender legislation.