1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

Title: Concerns Regarding the "Safeguarding Honest Speech Act" (H.R. 6432) The proposed "Safeguarding Honest Speech Act" (H.R. 6432) raises concerning implications for the rights and dignity of transgender and non-binary individuals. Prohibiting the use of federal funds to allow employees to respectfully refer to colleagues by their preferred names and pronouns dismisses these individuals' gender identities and creates an unwelcoming workplace environment. Such measures reinforce discriminatory attitudes and marginalize an already vulnerable population. True inclusivity requires acknowledging and respecting how people wish to be addressed. I urge you to reconsider this legislation, which undermines fundamental values of equality and respect for all. Policies should foster understanding and create safe spaces, not institutionalize prejudice under the guise of "honest speech."