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H.R. 2378: Defining Male and Female Act of 2025

This bill, known as the "Defining Male and Female Act of 2025," aims to establish clear and consistent definitions of the terms "male," "female," "boy," "girl," "man," "woman," "father," "mother," and "sex" in U.S. federal law. It proposes the following main points:

Definitions

The bill proposes specific definitions for various terms related to biological sex:

  • Boy: A minor human male.
  • Girl: A minor human female.
  • Man: An adult human male, except when used generically to refer to humans.
  • Woman: An adult human female.
  • Father: A male parent.
  • Mother: A female parent.
  • Male: A person who, at conception, belongs to the biological sex characterized by a reproductive system that produces sperm.
  • Female: A person who, at conception, belongs to the biological sex characterized by a reproductive system that produces eggs (ova).
  • Sex: An individual's immutable biological classification as male or female, defined biologically.

Gender Identity

The bill also addresses the concept of "gender identity," defining it as an internal sense of self that is separate from biological sex. It states that gender identity shall not be recognized by the federal government as a replacement or alternative to biological sex in legal terms.

Legal Implications

This act would affect how federal laws are interpreted and how various departments and agencies operate regarding the classification of individuals based on sex. It seeks to ensure that biological definitions are upheld within the legal framework, potentially impacting federal guidelines, regulations, and classifications in several areas.

Conclusion

The overall intention of the bill is to solidify a framework for defining male and female based on biological characteristics, which might have implications for a range of social and legal issues.

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Date Action
Mar. 26, 2025 Introduced in House
Mar. 26, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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