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Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

USA119th CongressHRES-827| House 
| Updated: 10/24/2025
Becca Balint

Becca Balint

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (20)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for the recognition of October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day , and endorses its core goals and ideals. This day commemorates the first public demonstration by intersex people in the United States, which occurred on October 26, 1996, and has since become a day for celebration and upliftment of the intersex community. The resolution defines "intersex" as individuals with innate variations in physical sex characteristics that differ from stereotypical male or female bodies, noting that it is distinct from being transgender but shares common interests in bodily autonomy and self-determination. The resolution highlights that intersex people face significant challenges, including stigmatization, discrimination, and the practice of non-consensual, irreversible genital surgeries on infants and young children to conform their bodies to societal expectations. It emphasizes that such surgeries are rarely medically urgent and can cause severe physical and psychological harm, advocating for delayed interventions until individuals can provide informed consent. The resolution cites support from medical organizations, former Surgeons General, and various government policies that oppose these non-consensual procedures and protect the rights of intersex individuals. It encourages federal, state, and local governments, healthcare providers, and schools to observe Intersex Awareness Day, increase public knowledge, offer culturally and clinically competent care, and prioritize the health and human rights of intersex people.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1552
Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-815
Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.
Oct 24, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1552
    Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-815
    Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.


  • October 24, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

USA119th CongressHRES-827| House 
| Updated: 10/24/2025
This resolution expresses strong support for the recognition of October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day , and endorses its core goals and ideals. This day commemorates the first public demonstration by intersex people in the United States, which occurred on October 26, 1996, and has since become a day for celebration and upliftment of the intersex community. The resolution defines "intersex" as individuals with innate variations in physical sex characteristics that differ from stereotypical male or female bodies, noting that it is distinct from being transgender but shares common interests in bodily autonomy and self-determination. The resolution highlights that intersex people face significant challenges, including stigmatization, discrimination, and the practice of non-consensual, irreversible genital surgeries on infants and young children to conform their bodies to societal expectations. It emphasizes that such surgeries are rarely medically urgent and can cause severe physical and psychological harm, advocating for delayed interventions until individuals can provide informed consent. The resolution cites support from medical organizations, former Surgeons General, and various government policies that oppose these non-consensual procedures and protect the rights of intersex individuals. It encourages federal, state, and local governments, healthcare providers, and schools to observe Intersex Awareness Day, increase public knowledge, offer culturally and clinically competent care, and prioritize the health and human rights of intersex people.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1552
Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-815
Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.
Oct 24, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1552
    Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-815
    Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.


  • October 24, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Becca Balint

Becca Balint

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (20)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted