Urgent Call to Action: Protect Transgender Rights in the FY2025 Appropriations Bill

 

The FY2025 appropriations bill contains provisions that threaten the rights and services of transgender individuals. These provisions, if passed, will create significant barriers to healthcare, legal recognition, and overall well-being for the transgender community. We must act now to ensure that these harmful policies do not become law.

Why This Matters

The proposed bill includes over 50 anti-LGBTQI+ provisions. These provisions create a "license to discriminate" against transgender individuals under the guise of religious liberty, restrict access to gender-affirming healthcare, and undermine protections against discrimination. This will have devastating effects on the transgender community, particularly those who are already marginalized and vulnerable.

How You Can Help

We need to mobilize and make our voices heard. Contact your federal senators and representatives and urge them to reject the FY2025 appropriations bill in its current form. Here’s how you can take action:

  1. Find Your Representatives: Use the Congress.gov website to find your senators and representatives.

  2. Contact Information: You can find contact details for all U.S. senators here and for representatives here.

  3. Write or Call: Use the following template to reach out to your elected officials:

Subject: Urgent: Reject Anti-Trans Provisions in FY2025 Appropriations Bill

Dear [Senator/Representative Name],

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the anti-transgender provisions included in the FY2025 appropriations bill. These provisions will severely harm the transgender community by restricting access to essential healthcare, legal recognition, and protections against discrimination.

As your constituent, I urge you to reject this bill in its current form and to support policies that protect the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.

Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [Your Email] [Your Phone Number]

Expressing Urgency

Time is of the essence. The decisions made in the coming weeks will have long-lasting impacts on the lives of transgender individuals across the country. We must act swiftly and decisively to protect our rights and ensure that our voices are heard.

Together, we can make a difference. Let’s stand up for equality and justice for all.

By taking these steps, you can help ensure that the rights and services of transgender individuals are protected. Your voice matters—use it to advocate for a more inclusive and equitable society.

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