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Defining Biological Sex in Federal Law: Establishing a Women’s Bill of Rights

This resolution aims to legally standardize the definition of sex in federal law, defining it strictly as biological sex (male or female) at birth. It establishes clear rules for using terms like "woman," "man," "mother," and "father" in federal contexts. This directly impacts the operation of sex-segregated spaces, such as shelters, prisons, and athletic competitions, by basing access solely on biological sex.
Key points
Sex, for the purposes of federal law, is defined as an individual's biological sex (male or female) at birth.
The terms "woman" and "girl" refer exclusively to human females, and "man" and "boy" to human males.
Reaffirms the need to distinguish between sexes in athletics, prisons, domestic violence shelters, and restrooms, citing safety and privacy concerns.
Government agencies collecting sex-disaggregated data must base that data on biological sex at birth.
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Print number: 118_SRES_53
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Process start date: 2023-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_53.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Sex, for the purposes of federal law, is defined as an individual's biological sex (male or female) at birth.
  • The terms "woman" and "girl" refer exclusively to human females, and "man" and "boy" to human males.
  • Reaffirms the need to distinguish between sexes in athletics, prisons, domestic violence shelters, and restrooms, citing safety and privacy concerns.
  • Government agencies collecting sex-disaggregated data must base that data on biological sex 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 Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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