Rep. Biggs Introduces the Defending Women in the Workplace Act
This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently sitting with the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Since April 8, 2026, the committee has not taken any action on the proposal. It is common for bills to stall at this stage without receiving a vote.
This bill is supported by a specific group of House Republicans but lacks the broad support needed to pass the Senate or get support from the White House.
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This bill would strip federal workplace discrimination protections from transgender workers by excluding gender identity from the definition of sex under Title VII. This means employers could legally fire, refuse to hire, or harass transgender employees based on their gender identity without violating federal civil rights law. The impact would be most direct for transgender individuals, but could also affect other LGBTQ workers whose gender expression doesn't match traditional expectations.
“the terms ``because of sex'' and ``on the basis of sex'' do not include because of or on the basis of gender identity.”
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Defending Women in the Workplace Act
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