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US HB7235
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sheri Biggs
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AI Summary
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Prohibits federal agencies from using the term "birthing person" or any variation in official documents, including regulations, guidance, forms, and communications
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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
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Defines "female" as a person belonging at conception to the sex that produces the large reproductive cell, and "woman" as an adult human female
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Applies to all federal agencies as defined under 5 U.S.C. § 551
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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