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Sheri Biggs (R-SC)

Protecting Motherhood Act

H.R. 7235 · House bill Government Operations and Politics

A Republican bill with 37 Republican cosponsors · See all 37 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Protecting Motherhood Act," aims to prohibit federal agencies from using the term "birthing person" in any official documents. This includes regulations, guidance, forms, or communications. Instead, agencies are directed to use specific terms such as "female," "mother," "pregnant female," "pregnant woman," or "woman." The bill provides specific definitions for these required terms based on biological criteria. It is set to take effect 30 days after it is enacted.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill requires agencies to use sex-specific terms like 'woman' and 'mother' when referring to those who are pregnant or giving birth.

  • Scored +2

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill enforces standardized terminology for federal agencies to ensure consistency in how they refer to pregnant individuals.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?

    The prohibition of the term 'birthing person' removes inclusive language used by many in the LGBTQ community.

  • Scored -4

    Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?

    The bill mandates biological sex-based terminology that restricts the use of more inclusive terms like 'birthing person'.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make abortion easier to get?

    The bill's focus on biological sex-based definitions may impact the language used in reproductive health policies.