Passport Sanity Act

# Passport Sanity Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Passport Sanity Act would prohibit the U.S. State Department from issuing passports or passport cards that list an "X" gender designation (used to indicate a gender identity other than male or female). Instead, passport applications would be limited to only "male" and "female" options. This would apply to all three types of documents: regular passports, passport cards, and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (issued to children born abroad to U.S. citizens). **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect transgender and non-binary individuals seeking U.S.

passports. Currently, the State Department allows applicants to self-select their gender marker without medical documentation, including the option to choose "X." This bill would eliminate that option and require all applicants to choose either male or female, regardless of their gender identity. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken beyond the initial filing.