H.Res. 1121 — Remembering the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death and expressing Congress's continued support for the prevention of hate crimes and the advancement of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans.

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Finds that no person should face violence or discrimination because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.

Honors the contributions of nonprofit organizations and community leaders working to advance tolerance, acceptance, equality, safety and respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Americans.

Reaffirms support for LGBTQ-inclusive hate crime prevention laws.

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2018-10-12
Introduced in House
2018-10-12
Introduced in House
2018-10-12
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2018-11-15
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Remembering the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death and expressing Congress's continued support for the prevention of hate crimes and the advancement of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans.

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