Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling communities across the country to action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1162
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-09: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-05T08:07:14Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1162) expresses support for the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 National Day of Silence. It aims to raise awareness about bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other harms faced by LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and other identities) students in K-12 schools, while urging communities to advocate for equal educational opportunities, civil rights protections, and inclusion for all students, especially LGBTQI+ youth.
Key Provisions
- Background "Whereas" Clauses: Provides data and context, including:
- Statistics from Glisten's 2025 National School Climate Survey showing high rates of verbal harassment (58% for sexual orientation, 57% for gender identity), physical harassment (23%), assaults (8-9%), and safety concerns leading to missed school days (30%).
- Exacerbated impacts on Black, Indigenous, and students of color (75% harassment/assault rates).
- Over 200 anti-LGBTQI+ education bills in states since 2021, including bans on transgender students in sports (27 states) and bathrooms/lockers (20 states).
- Mental health effects, like nearly half of LGBTQI+ youth considering suicide, and family relocations (e.g., 56% of LGBTQI+ parents in Florida considered moving after 2022 law).
- Calls for safe, inclusive schools free from biases like transphobia, homophobia, racism, sexism, and ableism.
- Resolved Actions:
- Supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence.
- Recognizes contributions of students, families, educators, and communities participating to highlight harms faced by LGBTQI+ students.
- Encourages states, cities, and local educational agencies (LEAs, like school districts) to adopt laws and policies prohibiting bullying and discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics (including intersex traits) against students, teachers, and staff.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- None. This is a non-binding resolution, meaning it expresses the House's opinion but does not create, amend, or enforce any laws. It builds on prior congressional support for similar events (e.g., past "National Day of Silence" resolutions, "No Name-Calling Week," "Rise Up Resolution") without altering statutes.
Potential Impacts
- On Citizens: Symbolic encouragement for safer schools; may inspire local anti-bullying efforts, inclusive policies (e.g., gender-neutral dress codes), and community advocacy, potentially improving mental health and attendance for LGBTQI+ students.
- On Government Agencies: Urges but does not require action from state/local governments and LEAs; federal agencies like the Department of Justice (cited for 222 school hate crimes in 2024) may reference it in reports.
- On International Relations: None mentioned or implied.
- Overall: Limited direct effects due to non-binding nature, but could influence public discourse, school climates, and state-level policy debates.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- LGBTQI+ students, especially transgender, nonbinary, intersex, Black, Indigenous, people of color, and those with disabilities.
- Educators, teachers, and school staff.
- Families and communities advocating for inclusion.
- State and local governments, school districts (LEAs), and cities encouraged to act.
- Organizations like Glisten (formerly GLSEN) and participants in the Day of Silence.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: No enforceable mandates; relies on voluntary adoption of anti-discrimination policies. References existing federal data (e.g., DOJ hate crimes) but does not invoke specific laws like Title IX (federal education anti-discrimination law).
- Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's free speech rights to pass resolutions; does not infringe on states' education authority under the 10th Amendment.
- Political: Highlights partisan divides on LGBTQI+ school issues (e.g., critiques state "anti-LGBTQI+" bills and "erasure" laws); serves as a platform for advocacy amid ongoing debates, potentially mobilizing supporters while drawing opposition. Referred to House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Judiciary for review.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (8)
Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-09: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 2026-04-09: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 2026-04-09: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten’s (formerly GLSEN’s) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling communities across the country to action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K–12 schools. — issued 2026-04-09 — PDF (6 pages)