Bills/S. 1147

Defining Male and Female Act of 2025

Defining Male and Female Act of 2025

In CommitteeCivil RightsSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
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Plain Language Summary

# Defining Male and Female Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would establish federal legal definitions of the terms "male" and "female" based on biological sex at birth. While the full text isn't provided here, bills with this title typically aim to standardize how the federal government uses sex-based terminology in laws and regulations, potentially affecting policies related to healthcare, education, athletics, and civil rights protections. **Who it affects:** The legislation could impact transgender and non-binary individuals, as well as various federal programs and institutions that currently recognize sex or gender designations beyond biological sex categories.

It could also affect how federal agencies interpret and implement existing laws related to sex-based rights and protections. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the Senate in 2025 by Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. For detailed information about specific provisions and potential impacts, the full legislative text would need to be reviewed, as the summary provided here is limited.

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Latest Action

March 26, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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5 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
March 26, 2025
Last Updated
March 26, 2025
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