Establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law.
Impact
If enacted, HR115 would reaffirm that, for federal legal purposes, 'sex' is understood as biological sex at birth, defining 'woman' and 'girl' specifically as human females and 'man' and 'boy' as human males. This insistence on biological definitions is projected to bolster existing protections for women while also clarifying legal language in relation to federal anti-discrimination laws. The bill's proponents believe it would solidify legal frameworks that ensure women continue to have access to spaces and resources specifically designed to protect their rights.
Summary
House Resolution 115 aims to establish a Women's Bill of Rights that reaffirms the legal protections afforded to women under federal law. The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing the biological differences between men and women, which it argues are fundamental to various aspects of legal rights and protections. These differences, as stated in the resolution, manifest from birth and are critical when considering issues of safety, privacy, and fairness in areas such as athletics and domestic violence shelters.
Contention
The bill has become a point of contention in discussions surrounding gender identity and legal definitions of sex. Opponents argue that HR115 may exclude transgender women from protections intended for females and could reinforce discriminatory practices. Critics express concern that affirming a strict binary understanding of sex could lead to legal challenges and increased marginalization of transgender individuals within legal protections designed for women. This has led to a polarized debate surrounding the bill's implications on both women's rights and broader gender identity issues.
Supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2023, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports.
Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act This bill disallows a business expense tax deduction for any reimbursement paid by an employer to an employee for travel expenses to obtain an abortion, or for the costs of any gender transition procedure for the employee's minor child.