A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce measures requiring certain employees to refer to an individual by the preferred pronouns of such individual or a name other than the legal name of such individual, and for other purposes.

3/5/2025, 11:56 AM
Congress
119

Number
S - 839

Introduced on
2025-03-04

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Ted Cruz

Cosponsors
Ted Budd

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 839, also known as the "Pronoun Protection Act," aims to prevent the use of government funds to enforce policies that require employees to refer to individuals by their preferred pronouns or a name other than their legal name. The bill seeks to protect the rights of individuals to be addressed by their legal name and to prevent any potential infringement on freedom of speech.

If passed, this legislation would prohibit the implementation, administration, or enforcement of any measures that mandate the use of preferred pronouns or alternative names for individuals in the workplace. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details are not provided in the summary.

Overall, the Pronoun Protection Act is designed to uphold the rights of individuals to be addressed by their legal name and to prevent any potential government overreach in mandating the use of preferred pronouns. The bill is likely to spark debate on issues of gender identity, freedom of speech, and workplace policies.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce measures requiring certain employees to refer to an individual by the preferred pronouns of such individual or a name other than the legal name of such individual, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action3/4/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.