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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 27, 2023
Chyna Gibson Stop the Transgender Murder Epidemic Act of 2023 or the Chyna Gibson STME Act of 2023
This bill establishes a commission to address various issues facing gender-nonconforming, gender-expansive, and transgender women of color.
The commission must be comprised of 13 members who are qualified based on their education, training, activism, or experience, particularly in the field of transgender studies and human rights.
The commission may hold hearings and must report its findings and recommendations to Congress no later than 18 months after its first meeting.
People & committees
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D–TX
Legislative record
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4061)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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