Search Results: keywords:"transgender rights"

  • H. R. 2452 — To provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, locker room facilities in active use in connection with an education program or activity may be in use only by individuals of the same sex as determined solely on each individual’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:353

    H. R. 2452, also known as the "Keep Our Girls Safe Act of 2025," aims to regulate the use of locker room facilities in educational settings. It mandates that such facilities can only be used by individuals of the same sex, determined solely by their reproductive biology and...

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    This bill, called H. R. 2452, says that in schools, locker rooms should be used only by boys or girls based on whether they are a boy or a girl when they are born. This is to follow a rule from a long time ago to make sure everyone is treated fairly.

  • H. R. 10186 — To prohibit individuals from accessing or using single-sex facilities on Federal property other than those corresponding to their biological sex, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:581

    H. R. 10186, known as the “Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act,” aims to restrict the use of single-sex facilities on federal property to individuals whose biological sex matches the designated sex of the facility. This means restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms can...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 10186 is like a rule saying that when people go to the bathroom or change clothes on certain government lands, they have to use the room that matches the body they were born with, like boys in the boys' room and girls in the girls' room. There are some special times when helpers like doctors or police officers can go in the rooms they don't usually use, like if someone is hurt.

  • H. R. 742 — To prohibit Federal funds from being used to provide certain gender transition procedures to minors.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,075

    H. R. 742, also known as the “PROTECTS Act of 2025,” aims to ban the use of federal funds for providing or referring minors under the age of 18 for certain gender transition procedures. It specifies that surgeries, hormone treatments, and other medical interventions intended...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 742 is about making sure the government doesn't pay for special medical treatments that help kids change their gender until they're 18. Some exceptions are made if a child has special health needs, and their parents agree to it.

  • H. R. 498 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,253

    H.R. 498 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to stop Federal Medicaid funding from being used for gender transition procedures for minors. These procedures include surgeries and medications aimed at changing a minor's body to align with a different gender. However, the bill makes...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill says that the government won't pay for certain medical treatments for kids that change their bodies to match a different gender, unless it's really needed for health reasons and a parent says it's okay.

  • S. CON. RES. 32 — Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:268

    The concurrent resolution S. CON. RES. 32 supports International Transgender Day of Visibility and its goals to honor the achievements of transgender individuals. It acknowledges the challenges faced by the transgender community, such as discrimination and violence, and...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to recognize a special day called International Transgender Day of Visibility, where everyone celebrates and supports transgender people for their courage and achievements, and remembers the challenges they face like unfair treatment and violence.

  • S. CON. RES. 11 — Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:251

    S. CON. RES. 11 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the U.S. Senate supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. It acknowledges the achievements and contributions of the transgender community while highlighting the discrimination and...

    Simple Explanation

    Senate wanted to say "good job" to people who are transgender. They want everyone to see how brave and awesome they are, and to make sure people know they're important, just like everyone else.

  • H. CON. RES. 102 — Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:405

    The concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives supports International Transgender Day of Visibility. It acknowledges the achievements and struggles of the transgender community, highlighting issues like discrimination and violence faced by transgender individuals,...

    Simple Explanation

    This proposal from the U.S. Congress says it's important to recognize and appreciate people who are transgender, celebrating their successes and being aware of the challenges they face, like unfair treatment or harm. It encourages everyone to support their courage and efforts to be treated equally.

  • H. R. 1017 — To prohibit an entity from receiving Federal funds if such entity permits an individual to access or use a single-sex facility on the property of such entity that does not correspond to the biological sex of such person, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:624

    H.R. 1017, known as the "Stop the Invasion of Women’s Spaces Act," aims to prohibit any entity from receiving federal funds if it allows individuals to use single-sex facilities that do not match their biological sex. The bill defines several terms, including "biological...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to stop giving money to places that let people use bathrooms or changing rooms that don't match the gender they were born with, unless there's an emergency.

  • S. 977 — To prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,749

    The bill, titled the “End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025,” aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for gender transition procedures. It prohibits federal funding for health plans that cover these procedures and restricts the performance of such procedures in federal...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to stop using government money to pay for any medical changes people might make if they feel like they are a different gender. People can still use their own money if they want to have these changes done.

  • H. R. 10497 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for certain rules for housing or transportation based on gender and to provide for a limitation on gender-related medical treatment.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,233

    H.R. 10497 aims to change U.S. law to establish specific rules for housing and transporting prisoners based on their biological sex. The bill mandates that prisoners must be placed and transported only with others of the same biological sex. Additionally, it prohibits the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a rule book that says people in prison have to stay and travel with others who were born the same gender as them. It also says that the prison can't pay for any doctors' visits or treatments if someone wants to change their gender.

  • H. R. 2197 — To prevent 340B covered entities from using savings derived for sex reassignment surgeries, hormonal therapies, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:375

    H. R. 2197, titled the “No 340B Savings for Transgender Care Act,” seeks to prohibit 340B covered entities from using funds saved through the 340B drug pricing program to pay for sex reassignment surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender individuals. The bill introduces amendments to...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 2197 is a bill that tries to stop certain health places from using special savings to pay for surgeries and treatments that help people change their bodies to match their gender. It wants these savings to be used for other things instead.

  • H. R. 2202 — To prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,724

    H.R. 2202 is a bill that aims to stop federal taxpayer money from being used for gender transition procedures. It prohibits the use of federal funds for health plans or services that cover such procedures and ensures that federal healthcare facilities and employees do not...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 2202 is a rule that stops the government from using taxpayer money to pay for medical changes for people changing from a boy to a girl or vice versa, but people can still pay for these changes with their own money.

  • H. R. 10290 — To prohibit an entity from receiving Federal funds if such entity permits an individual to access or use a single-sex facility on the property of such entity that does not correspond to the biological sex of such person, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:623

    H.R. 10290, known as the “Stop the Invasion of Women’s Spaces Act,” proposes to prohibit any entity from receiving federal funds if it allows individuals to use single-sex facilities, like restrooms or locker rooms, that do not match their biological sex. The bill outlines...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 10290 is a rule that says places can't get money from the government if they let people use bathrooms or locker rooms that don't match the sex they were born with, unless it's an emergency with police or doctors involved.

  • H. CON. RES. 23 — Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:485

    H. CON. RES. 23 is a resolution supporting International Transgender Day of Visibility and highlighting the achievements and contributions of transgender people. It recognizes the ongoing discrimination and challenges faced by the transgender community, including barriers in employment,...

    Simple Explanation

    People in Congress want to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility by recognizing all the great things transgender people do and helping everyone understand the challenges they face, like finding jobs or getting healthcare. They hope everyone can learn more and support transgender people to make the world a better place for them.

  • H. R. 1028 — To modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:505

    H.R. 1028, titled the "Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act," aims to change the rules for who can participate in sports designated for female athletes. The bill defines "male" and "female" based on biological reproductive systems and states that only...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1028 is a bill that wants to make sure that only girls play in sports meant for girls by saying people can only join based on their biological bodies. But this could be a problem for people who are transgender, meaning they were born as one gender but feel like they are another, because they might not be allowed to play on the team they feel matches who they are.

  • H. R. 2378 — To establish clear and consistent biological definitions of male and female.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:541

    H. R. 2378 proposes to define biological terms related to sex, such as "male" and "female," in U.S. federal law. The bill aims to establish clear definitions based on biological characteristics determined at conception, like reproductive systems. It also states that the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says what "male" and "female" mean based on biology, and it doesn't think "gender identity" can change that. Some people think this might not be fair or could cause problems because it doesn't consider everyone’s different experiences.