Federal Language Rules for Pregnancy and Motherhood
Also known as: Protecting Motherhood Act
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Key Points
A new bill introduced in Congress would ban federal agencies from using the term "birthing person" in any official documents. This rule would apply to everything from government websites and forms to official legal rules.
Instead of gender-neutral language, the government would be required to use words like "mother," "woman," or "pregnant female." The bill defines these terms based on biological sex at the time of conception.
This policy would affect how every federal agency communicates with the public about pregnancy and parenting. It is intended to change the way the government identifies people who are giving birth or raising children.
If this bill passes, all federal agencies would be required to update their language within 30 days. This would ensure that all government communications use the same set of traditional terms.
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jan 23, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting Motherhood Act
Bill NumberHR 7235
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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