The recently announced measures will include policies aimed at improving the mental health of trans children, helping trans people to have easier access to government services and providing additional gender identification options at the airport. “Trans people are some of the bravest Americans I know and our nation, and the world is stronger, more vibrant, and more prosperous because of them. For trans Americans of all ages, I want you to know that you are so brave. You belong. “I have your back,” Biden wrote in a statement Wednesday. In particular, the Biden government will announce that from April 11, travelers will be able to choose “X” when specifying their gender in their passport, providing more options besides “female” and “male”. Biden is also expected to work with airlines, the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) to add a “X” gender rating to their systems, CNN reports. Several government agencies, such as the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Free Federal Student Assistance Application (FAFSA), will make it easier for recipients to change their gender information. From later this year, the SSA will no longer require proof of identity or a doctor’s note to update gender information, with other federal agencies allowing people to self-identify with their gender. New material on the challenges that trans children may face at school will be released by the Ministry of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Ministry of Education. This year ‘s celebration of trans visibility comes after a recent attack on trans legislation passed or proposed in recent months. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law a bill earlier this month banning trans girls and women from attending high school and athletics college, despite arguments that the bill was biased and aimed at a non-existent problem. Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has instructed the state’s child protection services to investigate any parents who provide gender-confirmed care to their children, calling it “child abuse.” “Trans Americans continue to face discrimination, harassment and barriers to opportunity,” Biden wrote. “Last year, hundreds of anti-transgender bills were introduced in states across America, most of which target trans children. The attack continued this year as well. “These bills are wrong.” In addition, the risk! Champion Amy Schneider, the first open trans winner at the gameshow, will meet the second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, on Thursday. Snyder had the second longest winning streak at Jeopardy! history. Emhoff, along with Assistant Secretary of Health Rachel Levin, one of the few outspoken government officials, will also meet with trans children and their parents at the White House. Education Minister Miguel Cardona will travel to Florida to discuss the “Do Not Say Homosexual” state bill with LGBTQ + students. Legislation prohibits discussion of LGBTQ + issues in kindergarten through the third grade.
