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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit agencies from using the term ‘‘birthing person’’ in official documents.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Protecting Motherhood Act," aims to prohibit federal agencies from using the term "birthing person" in any official documents, such as regulations, guidance, forms, or communications. Instead, agencies are permitted to use terms like "female," "mother," "pregnant female," "pregnant woman," or "woman" when referring to individuals who are pregnant, giving birth, or are parents. The bill defines "agency" as it is defined in federal law, and provides specific definitions for "female" (a person belonging at conception to the sex that produces the large reproductive cell), "mother" (a female parent), "pregnant female" (a person belonging at conception to the sex that produces the large reproductive cell and carrying an unborn child), "pregnant woman" (an adult human female carrying an unborn child), and "woman" (an adult human female). These changes would take effect 30 days after the bill is enacted into law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (32)
Sheri Biggs (R)*,
Nicholas Begich (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Kat Cammack (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Julia Letlow (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
John McGuire (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Chip Roy (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Marlin Stutzman (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
William Timmons (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7235/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7235/BILLS-119hr7235ih.pdf |
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