Gender Inclusive Passport Act

House Bill 5962 - Gender Inclusive Passport Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:15:05Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5962 Gender Inclusive Passport Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:15 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5962

Gender Inclusive Passport Act

This bill requires the Department of State to permit an applicant for a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad to use an unspecified (X) gender designation.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5962

Bill HR 5962 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2020. Bill HR 5962 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2020. Bill HR 5962's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 25, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5962

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5962

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5962

Gender Inclusive Passport Act

To require the Secretary of State to require the inclusion of a gender neutral designation in a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad, and for other purposes.

Gender Inclusive Passport Act