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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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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_53
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Process start date: 2023-02-09