Search Results: keywords:"sex definition"

  • S. 3729 — To modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:379

    S. 3729 aims to change the eligibility requirements for organizations that govern amateur sports in the United States. The bill introduces definitions for 'female,' 'male,' and 'sex' in the United States Code and specifies that individuals identified as male cannot...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make sure that sports competitions are fair by only letting boys who are called boys at birth play in boys' games, and girls who are called girls at birth play in girls' games. It's trying to keep things fair for everyone by making new rules about who can play in which team.

  • H. R. 17 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:6,779

    H.R. 17, known as the “Paycheck Fairness Act,” aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to better address wage discrimination based on sex. It expands the definition of "sex" to include gender identity and sexual orientation, strengthens penalties for pay discrimination, and ensures...

    Simple Explanation

    The Paycheck Fairness Act is like a special rule that tries to help make sure boys and girls (and everyone else) get paid the same for the same work. It also encourages people to talk about what they earn without getting in trouble and makes it harder for bosses to hide unfair pay.