U.S. Reps. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Joyce Beatty spearheaded condemnation
Republican opposition has essentially killed measure that includes foreign aid
President notes 26 trans Americans have been murdered in 2023
Speaker McCarthy: “Frustrating in the sense that I don’t understand why anybody votes against bringing the idea and having the debate"
Also on Monday, Markey introduced a bill that would authorize federal health authorities to research barriers to gender affirming healthcare
Queer Youth Assemble organized events across the country
“They are stooping to new lows- We need to be united and unshakeable in our support of the trans and gender non-conforming communities"
The Equality Caucus will do everything in our power to defeat anti-LGBTQI+ bills and amendments proposed by extremist anti-LGBTQI+ politicians
'It's not a radical thing'
Protest took place outside agency's D.C. headquarters on Wednesday
