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Kathleen Lowrey's avatar

Will do though my rep is a true blue Dem who will not listen. Getting the phone call might make her office uncomfortable at least.

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Clara Marzano's avatar

Emailed my rep and got this expected response:

September 23, 2024

Dear Ms. ,

Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns about protecting transgender rights. I appreciate you taking the time to write to me about your thoughts. Serving as your representative in Congress is a tremendous privilege, and I deeply value your input.

I believe every American should receive the same degree of dignity and respect, no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity.

State lawmakers have introduced nearly 500 bills attacking the rights of LGBTQ+ people in just the first half of 2024, and nearly 50 anti-trans bills have been introduced in the 118th Congress. This onslaught of anti-trans legislation and accompanying anti-trans rhetoric directly harms some of the most vulnerable people in our country.

Almost half of all transgender people in the United States will attempt suicide at least once in their life, and nearly 20% of trans youth attempted suicide in 2023. Furthermore, transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to experience violent victimization, including rape, sexual assault and aggravated or simple assault.

Supporting transgender rights should be an issue of compassion and humanity, not a partisan one. That is why I was proud to host a roundtable in October of 2023, featuring conservative parents of transgender children, to gain insight about how we can work together to advocate for trans equality across the aisle.

We cannot keep waking up to news of more violence and discrimination against the transgender community. That is why I am unapologetically fighting to protect transgender rights. Until transgender people are guaranteed full equality in every aspect of life, I will not be quiet or stop fighting for their rights every single day. While we may not agree on every issue, I appreciate you expressing your concerns. I will be sure to keep your input in mind as I consider legislation coming across my desk.

Again, thank you for getting in touch with me. If you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call us at 202-225-3106. Also, please sign up for my e-mail newsletter at jayapal.house.gov/contact/newsletter, join us on Facebook at facebook.com/RepJayapal, on Twitter at twitter.com/RepJayapal and on Instagram, at instagram.com/RepJayapal.

Sincerely,

PRAMILA JAYAPAL

Member of Congress

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