; Whereas transgender people who are housed in institutional settings such as jails and prisons are subject to high levels of violence and discrimination; Whereas transgender students are significantly more likely to experience bullying and harassment at school due to their gender identity; Whereas understanding and addressing the challenges faced by transgender people of the United States is hampered by a severe lack of data; Whereas Congress and the executive branch must act to protect and preserve the lives of all people of the United States, including those that are transgender, through inclusive legislation and policies that treat everyone with dignity and respect; Whereas the continued introduction of anti-transgender legislation has fueled violence against transgender people of the United States; Whereas the pressure some State legislatures have pushed on State and local authorities to treat gender-affirming health care as child abuse has led to a spike in bullying and assault in schools, worsening mental health among transgender youth and adults, and parents who are afraid their children will be deprived of medical care or be removed from their homes; 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; and Whereas the transgender community has demonstrated tremendous leadership since the courageous actions of many community members, including Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, at the Stonewall uprising of 1969: Now, therefore, be it