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H.R.2796: Civil Rights Uniformity Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced June 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 12, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 7, 2017
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2017 | 2nd |
Bill Summary
Civil Rights Uniformity Act of 2017 This bill prohibits the word "sex" or "gender" from being interpreted to mean "gender identity," and requires "man" or "woman" to be interpreted to refer exclusively to a person's genetic sex, for purposes determining the meaning of federal civil rights laws or related federal administrative agency regulations or guidance. No federal civil rights law shall be interpreted to treat gender identity or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 12, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| June 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Olson (R-Texas) |