HRES-1552 : Still Just a Bill

This resolution, H. Res. 1552, expresses support for recognizing October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day and promotes the goals and ideals associated with it. The resolution:

  • Acknowledges Intersex Awareness Day and its historical significance, tracing back to the first public demonstration by intersex individuals in the United States in 1996.
  • Defines "intersex" as individuals born with innate variations in their physical sex characteristics.
  • Highlights concerns about stigmatization, discrimination, and nonconsensual medical interventions performed on intersex children.
  • Emphasizes the importance of respecting the human rights and bodily autonomy of intersex individuals.
  • Encourages the Federal Government, States, localities, organizations, and schools to observe Intersex Awareness Day through programs and activities.
  • Urges healthcare providers to offer culturally competent care to the intersex community and schools to provide education and resources.
  • Advocates for prioritizing the health and human rights of intersex people in government and international aid efforts.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-10-25IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2024-10-25IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2024-10-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Becca Balint [D] (VT-0)
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