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Prohibiting Mandated Use of Preferred Pronouns and Names in Federal Agencies

This act aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for policies requiring federal employees to use preferred pronouns or names other than legal ones. Citizens can report violations, and employees have the right to sue federal agencies if their complaints are not satisfactorily addressed, potentially leading to damages.
Key points
Prohibits taxpayer money from being used for policies that require federal employees to use preferred pronouns incompatible with biological sex or names other than legal names.
Federal employees can report violations and sue agencies if their complaints are not resolved satisfactorily, with potential for damages up to $100,000 and attorney fees.
Sex is defined solely based on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6432
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Process start date: 2023-11-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safeguarding Honest Speech Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6432.

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 2023-11-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits taxpayer money from being used for policies that require federal employees to use preferred pronouns incompatible with biological sex or names other than legal names.
  • Federal employees can report violations and sue agencies if their complaints are not resolved satisfactorily, with potential for damages up to $100,000 and attorney fees.
  • Sex is defined solely based on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
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. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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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