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Passports: Only Male or Female Gender, No 'X' Option

This bill aims to restrict gender options on passport documents and birth reports issued by the Department of State. Citizens applying for a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad will only be able to select male or female. The 'X' (unspecified) option will no longer be available, which may affect individuals who identify outside of binary gender classifications.
Key points
Applications for passports, passport cards, or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad will only include male or female gender options.
The Department of State will be prohibited from issuing documents with an 'X' (unspecified) gender designation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6792
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2022-02-18