‘Epidemic of violence towards transgender people’
U.S. Reps. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Joyce Beatty spearheaded condemnation
Republican opposition has essentially killed measure that includes foreign aid
President notes 26 trans Americans have been murdered in 2023
Vote was 216-212
Measure introduced during Pride month
Queer Youth Assemble organized events across the country
Lawmakers noted onslaught of anti-trans bills
“We are witnessing a dangerous increase in anti-LGBTQI+ hate'
'It's not a radical thing'
