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US HB7235

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sheri Biggs

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits federal agencies from using the term "birthing person" or any variation in official documents, including regulations, guidance, forms, and communications

  • Authorizes agencies to use the terms "female," "mother," "pregnant female," "pregnant woman," or "woman" when referring to individuals who are pregnant, giving birth, or are parents

  • Defines "female" as a person belonging at conception to the sex that produces the large reproductive cell, and "woman" as an adult human female

  • Applies to all federal agencies as defined under 5 U.S.C. § 551

  • Takes effect 30 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Protecting Motherhood Act

Government operations and politics

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Oversight And Government Reform1/23/2026

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