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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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Print number: 117_HR_6792
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2022-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Passport Sanity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6792.

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 2022-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

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. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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