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To repeal executive overreach, to clarify that the proper constitutional authority for social transformation belongs to the legislative branch.

USA115th CongressHR-2796| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2017
Pete Olson

Pete Olson

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (11)
Andy Harris (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Raul R. Labrador (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 transgender status as a protected class, unless it expressly designates "gender identity" or "transgender status" as a protected class.
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Timeline
Jun 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • June 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

To repeal executive overreach, to clarify that the proper constitutional authority for social transformation belongs to the legislative branch.

USA115th CongressHR-2796| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2017
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 transgender status as a protected class, unless it expressly designates "gender identity" or "transgender status" as a protected class.
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Timeline
Jun 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • June 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pete Olson

Pete Olson

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (11)
Andy Harris (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Raul R. Labrador (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination