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

This bill aims to change the rules for issuing passports, passport cards, and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. If enacted, citizens will only be able to select male or female gender on their documents, removing the 'X' (unspecified) option. This means individuals who previously could choose 'X' will no longer have that option in the future.
Key points
Passports and other documents will only include male or female gender designations.
The 'X' (unspecified gender) option will be removed from new documents.
This change applies to passports, passport cards, and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3924
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2023-06-07
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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 118_HR_3924.

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 2023-06-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Passports and other documents will only include male or female gender designations.
  • The 'X' (unspecified gender) option will be removed from new documents.
  • This change applies to passports, passport cards, and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State.
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 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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