Defining Male and Female Act of 2024
This bill codifies biological definitions of sex in federal law, defining "male" and "female" based on reproductive anatomy (sperm-producing vs. egg-producing systems) as determined at birth. It requires federal agencies and laws to interpret terms like "sex," "male," and "female" according to these biological definitions, explicitly stating that gender identity does not equate to sex. The bill directly affects how federal agencies and programs interpret these terms in existing laws, regulations, and policies, including those related to facilities, sports, and equal treatment. It does not create new programs but mandates that federal interpretations align with these biological definitions, excluding gender identity from the definition of sex or gender.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
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Introduced Nov 20, 2024
Last action Nov 20, 2024
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Nov 20, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Nov 20, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Roger Marshall
RRepublican
Co
Cindy Hyde-Smith
RRepublican
Co
James E. Risch
RRepublican
Co
Mike Crapo
RRepublican
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