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HR 6144

Male or Female Only Act

119th Congress Introduced by Sheri Biggs and 4 co-sponsors

Bill restricts federal sex/gender recognition to male/female only, eliminating non-binary options across all federal agencies, programs, and documentation systems.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 6144

Legislative bill overview

HR 6144 would restrict federal recognition of sex/gender categories to binary male or female designations only, eliminating federal acknowledgment of non-binary or other gender identities in government documentation and programs. The bill applies this restriction across all federal agencies, departments, and programs that currently recognize additional sex or gender categories.

Why is this important

This legislation would affect millions of Americans by potentially removing federal recognition of gender identities beyond the binary in contexts including Social Security, passport issuance, Medicare/Medicaid, federal employee benefits, and other government services. The bill directly impacts how transgender and non-binary individuals interact with federal systems and could influence healthcare access, legal documentation, and anti-discrimination protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional challenges: Opponents argue the restriction may violate due process and equal protection rights; supporters contend Congress has authority over federal record-keeping
  • Healthcare implications: Affects federal funding, research, and medical policy for transgender healthcare; supporters cite concerns about medical standards while opponents cite established medical guidelines
  • Implementation complexity: Unclear how the bill would handle existing federal records, ongoing benefits, and coordination with state systems that recognize additional categories
  • Religious and ideological divisions: Reflects fundamental disagreements about gender recognition; supporters emphasize biological sex categories while opponents emphasize personal identity and self-determination

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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