; Whereas almost half of all transgender people in the United States will attempt suicide at one point in their lifetime, a rate that is eight times higher than the rest of the United States population; Whereas around the world, transgender people face violence and discrimination based on their gender identity and expression, which is further exacerbated for transgender people of color, transgender people from a low socioeconomic status, transgender people with disabilities, or transgender people who belong to other marginalized groups; Whereas asylum seekers and refugees that identify as transgender experience disproportionate rates of violence, including sexual violence, as they seek safety; Whereas transgender people who are housed in institutional settings including jails, prisons, and immigration detention centers, are subject to high levels of violence and discrimination; Whereas transgender students are significantly more likely to experience bullying or harassment at school due to their gender identity; Whereas transgender Americans face rates of unemployment that are far greater than the general population; Whereas understanding and addressing the challenges faced by transgender Americans is hampered by a severe lack of data; Whereas Congress and the executive branch must act to protect and preserve the lives of all Americans, including transgender Americans, through inclusive legislation and policies that treat everyone with respect; Whereas recent regulations and other actions by the executive branch have directly targeted transgender Americans in all aspects of their lives, from their experiences in schools and health care settings, to their ability to continue to serve in the military, to seek redress for workplace discrimination, or to even seek emergency shelter; Whereas the transgender community has shown great resilience in the face of adversity in all aspects of their lives including housing, education, employment, and health care