To prohibit the Secretary of State from issuing a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad that includes the unspecified (X) gender designation, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Bill 119 hr 1139, also known as the "Gender Designation Act," aims to prevent the Secretary of State from issuing passports, passport cards, or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad that include an unspecified (X) gender designation. This means that individuals who do not identify strictly as male or female would not be able to have their gender accurately reflected on these important travel documents.

The bill does not specify what gender options would be available for individuals who do not identify as male or female, leading to concerns about potential discrimination and lack of recognition for non-binary or gender non-conforming individuals.

Supporters of the bill argue that having an unspecified gender designation on official documents could lead to confusion and potential security risks. They believe that having a clear and accurate gender designation is necessary for identification purposes. Opponents of the bill argue that it is discriminatory and infringes on the rights of individuals who do not fit within the traditional male or female gender categories. They believe that everyone should have the right to have their gender accurately reflected on their official documents. Overall, the Gender Designation Act raises important questions about gender identity and recognition in official documents, and the potential impact on individuals who do not conform to traditional gender norms.