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21st Century President Act: Gender-neutralizing legal terms for President's spouse.

This act updates federal law by removing gender-specific terms related to the President and their spouse. This means that legal provisions concerning protection and benefits for former Presidents and their spouses will now be gender-neutral. For citizens, this signifies a more inclusive legal framework that reflects contemporary societal understanding of family roles.
Key points
Replaced terms like "the wife of a former President" with "the spouse of a former President" to be gender-neutral.
Provisions for protection and benefits for former Presidents' spouses will now apply regardless of gender.
The act aims to modernize legal language to be more inclusive and reflect societal diversity.
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21st Century President Act
Print number: HR 3285
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Process start date: 2021-05-17
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about 21st Century President Act: Gender-neutralizing legal terms for President's spouse.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 3285.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Replaced terms like "the wife of a former President" with "the spouse of a former President" to be gender-neutral.
  • Provisions for protection and benefits for former Presidents' spouses will now apply regardless of gender.
  • The act aims to modernize legal language to be more inclusive and reflect societal diversity.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-272.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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