Congress to Hold First Ever Hearing on Transgender Issues

Today the US House of Representatives announced America's first Congressional Hearing on transgender issues. The hearing, "An Examination of Discrimination Against Transgender Americans in the Workplace," is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 10:30 am in room 2175 of Rayburn House Office Building. Congressman Rob Andrews (D-NJ) called the hearing as Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) subcommittee of the Committee on Education and Labor.

Committee hearings are open to the public and you are welcome to attend in person if you are in the area, but please be aware that space is limited. Some hearings are broadcast on CSPAN and streamed live through their internet site - we will keep you informed as we hear more details about the hearing.

For more information on the Committee on Education and Labor see their website: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001rz_ZDYfluRrUSXTNwlJSlR6eTqFYftcFuYmHM4AWlMfalNM08g5E6tHARZpqBIaYl_89xwFPxlClrWqW1LyPZ3fT8QP9hc2OKNTYjCRGEP680uTXlO5L6BLou_ZAXOwO