H.Res. 221 · 113th Congress
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Barbara Lee
- Introduced
- 2013-05-17
- Latest action
- 2013-06-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Summary
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
Encourages: (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) community; (2) schools to support the creation of gay-straight alliances to achieve safer learning environments; (3) individuals to learn about national resources for those who identify as LGBT; and (4) the federal government, states, international funding organizations, and U.S. bilateral and multilateral aid efforts to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBT people.