I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 85, after line 13, insert the following (and redesignate other provisions accordingly): (4) Transgender and gender non-conforming people face extraordinary levels of physical and sexual violence. (5) More than 1 in 4 transgender people have faced bias- driven assault, and this rate is higher for trans women and trans people of color. (6) The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has found that transgender and gender non-conforming people had an elevated prevalence of suicide attempts, especially when they have suffered physical or sexual violence. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 281, the gentleman from California (Mr. Rouda) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.
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