Annie Kuster: “Today, as we mark National Transgender Day of Remembrance, I rise in support of H.R. 1755, the Employment Non…”

“Today, as we mark National Transgender Day of Remembrance, I rise in support of H.R. 1755, the Employment Non- Discrimination Act. Earlier this month, the Senate made history by passing employment protections for transgender workers for the first time ever. This bipartisan legislation is about one thing: ensuring that all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love, are treated with the dignity and equality that they deserve. Last week, I heard from a teenager constituent in New Hampshire who would be deeply impacted by this bill. This courageous young man is just beginning to search for his first job, but he is worried that he will be at a significant disadvantage right off the bat because he is transgender. Finding a job in tough economic times is hard enough without the obstacle of discrimination. We must work toward becoming a country that rewards the hard work of every person, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. ____________________”