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Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 21, 2021, under the control of the President or the Secretary, respectively, that refers to the Department of Defense and includes certain terms and phrases relating to gender.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1475

Bill 117 H.Res. 1475 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that requests the President and directs the Secretary of Defense to provide the House of Representatives with any records created on or after January 21, 2021, that pertain to the Department of Defense and contain specific terms and phrases related to gender.

The resolution aims to gather information on how the Department of Defense is addressing issues related to gender within its operations and policies. By requesting these records, Congress seeks to better understand the Department's approach to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The resolution does not specify the exact terms and phrases related to gender that are of interest, but it is likely that they pertain to topics such as gender identity, gender discrimination, and gender-based violence within the Department of Defense. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1475 is a non-partisan effort to promote transparency and accountability within the Department of Defense regarding its handling of gender-related issues. It reflects Congress's commitment to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of gender, are treated fairly and equitably within the military.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1475

This resolution requests the President and directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 21, 2021, that pertains to DOD and includes certain terms and phrases relating to gender (e.g., transgender).

Current Status of Bill HRES 1475

Bill HRES 1475 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 16, 2022. Bill HRES 1475 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 16, 2022.  Bill HRES 1475's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 167. as of December 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1475

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1475

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Government information and archives
- House of Representatives
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1475

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 21, 2021, under the control of the President or the Secretary, respectively, that refers to the Department of Defense and includes certain terms and phrases relating to gender.
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 21, 2021, under the control of the President or the Secretary, respectively, that refers to the Department of Defense and includes certain terms and phrases relating to gender.

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