Productivity Over Pronouns Act

HR 985, the "Productivity Over Pronouns Act," prohibits federal agencies from using appropriated funds to develop or implement gender-neutral or inclusive communication principles. Specifically, it blocks funding for resources, training, or suggestions aimed at avoiding gender stereotypes, using preferred terms for identity groups, applying an equity lens to communications, or addressing people inclusively through language. This directly affects all federal agencies (as defined by law) when carrying out any program, project, or activity funded by the government. The bill restricts how agencies can communicate with the public or structure their materials, banning the use of federal money for these inclusive communication approaches.