Defining Male and Female Act of 2024
This bill defines "sex," "male," and "female" in federal law based on biological characteristics present at birth, specifically referencing reproductive anatomy (e.g., sperm production for males, egg production for females). It mandates that all federal agencies, courts, and laws interpret these terms strictly according to this biological definition, excluding self-identification or gender identity. The bill directly affects how federal programs, regulations, and legal decisions interpret terms like "sex," "gender," and "gender identity" in all federal contexts. Key provisions clarify that "gender" refers only to biological sex differences and explicitly states that gender identity does not override these definitions.
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Introduction
Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 30, 2024
Last action Jul 30, 2024
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Jul 30, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jul 30, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Mary E. Miller
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bean
RRepublican
Co
Alexander X. Mooney
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Ogles
RRepublican
Co
Andy Harris
RRepublican
Co
Anna Paulina Luna
RRepublican
Co
Barry Loudermilk
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Ben Cline
RRepublican
Co
Bill Posey
RRepublican
Co
Chip Roy
RRepublican
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