This is a House resolution expressing support for the 2026 Day of Silence, an annual event organized by Glisten (formerly GLSEN) to raise awareness about bullying and discrimination faced by LGBTQI+ students in schools. The resolution doesn't create new laws or requirements—instead, it's a statement of support from Congress that acknowledges the problem and calls for action.

The resolution highlights serious concerns documented in recent surveys: about 58% of LGBTQI+ students report being verbally harassed at school, nearly 23% report physical harassment, and 67% feel unsafe because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The document also notes that many states have passed laws restricting transgender students' participation in sports and bathroom access, and that some states have censored LGBTQI+ content from school curricula. The resolution points out that these conditions contribute to mental health problems among LGBTQI+ youth, including high rates of suicidal ideation.

The resolution calls on states, cities, and local school districts to adopt anti-bullying and anti-discrimination policies that protect students based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. It encourages schools to create safe and inclusive learning environments where all students, particularly LGBTQI+ youth, can focus on their education without fear of harassment or discrimination.

Takano, Mark

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.