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Equality in Laws: Gender-Neutral Language in U.S. Code

This bill aims to replace masculine pronouns and nouns in the United States Code with gender-neutral language. This means legal documents will become more inclusive, potentially making laws easier for all citizens to understand, regardless of gender.
Key points
All masculine pronouns (e.g., "he," "his") and nouns in the U.S. Code will be replaced with gender-neutral forms (e.g., "the individual," "their").
These changes will not alter the substance or meaning of the laws, only their linguistic form.
The goal is to ensure legal language refers to all genders without distinction, enhancing clarity and accessibility of the law.
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Print number: 118_HR_4876
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]
Process start date: 2023-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Equality in Laws Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4876.

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 2023-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All masculine pronouns (e.g., "he," "his") and nouns in the U.S. Code will be replaced with gender-neutral forms (e.g., "the individual," "their").
  • These changes will not alter the substance or meaning of the laws, only their linguistic form.
  • The goal is to ensure legal language refers to all genders without distinction, enhancing clarity and accessibility of the law.
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. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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