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John,
While we must be socially distant right now, our work to protect transgender people doesn’t stop. Lawmakers in Congress recently passed a new version of the CARES Act that will help Americans affected by the coronavirus pandemic. However, this bill, like the ones before it, lacks vital protections for many trans people, and we must ensure Congress addresses everyone’s needs in any relief plan going forward.
That’s why we are asking you to reach out to your member of Congress and Senators and tell them to pass legislation that:
The most vulnerable in our community will be the hardest hit, and our trans siblings need our help - especially our trans siblings of color. Trans people are more likely to be in low-wage jobs, homeless, incarcerated, and living with disabilities – all putting them more at risk. As trans people are vulnerable to being denied health care due to discrimination during this public health crisis, we should remember that if this hurts some of us, it hurts all of us.
Congress needs to return to the table now and protect everyone. And we will continue to call on them to do so again and again until that urgent help trans people need is included in any relief bill. The virus doesn’t care about gender, immigration status, state lines, or prison gates. Until this difficult time passes, we must come together to keep ourselves and our neighbors safe and healthy.
Tell your representatives they must address this NOW.
Stay safe,
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Mara Keisling
National Center for Transgender Equality
Executive Director |
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