Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1552

Introduced
10/25/24  

Caption

Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

Impact

The resolution is seen as a tool to promote health equity for intersex individuals, who historically face discrimination and stigmatization due to their physical sex characteristics. It underscores the importance of informed consent and the delay of non-urgent medical procedures that have historically been imposed on intersex children. The House acknowledges the role of federal agencies and healthcare systems in protecting the rights and health of intersex individuals, which could influence future policy changes and healthcare practices relating to intersex rights.

Summary

House Resolution 1552 expresses support for recognizing October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, while endorsing the goals and ideals associated with this observance. The resolution aims to increase public awareness regarding the intersex community and encourages various entities, including state and local governments, healthcare providers, and educational institutions, to adopt programs and practices that foster understanding and respect for intersex individuals. By highlighting this special day, the resolution seeks to empower intersex individuals to celebrate their identities and challenge existing stigma.

Contention

There are significant discussions around the potential implications of this resolution. Supporters argue that this acknowledgment can help advance the rights of intersex persons, while opponents may view it as a challenge to traditional medical practices relating to how intersex individuals are treated, particularly concerning surgeries conducted on minors without consent. The resolution raises critical questions about autonomy, medical ethics, and the right of individuals to make informed decisions about their bodies, especially concerning surgeries that have lasting effects on their physical and psychological well-being.

Companion Bills

US HR815

Same As Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

Previously Filed As

US HR815

Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

US AJR51

Recognizing October 26, 2023, as Intersex Awareness Day in Wisconsin.

US SJR41

Recognizing October 26, 2023, as Intersex Awareness Day in Wisconsin.

US HR331

Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

US HR281

Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

US HR766

Supporting the designation of October 7, 2023, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.

US HR99

Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

US HR813

Supporting the designation of October 23, 2023, as "AADC Deficiency Awareness Day".

US HR210

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

US HR821

Supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".

Similar Bills

CA SB201

Medical procedures: treatment or intervention: sex characteristics of a minor.

CA SCR110

Sex characteristics.

US HR815

Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

CA AB1487

Public health: Transgender, Gender Variant, and Intersex Wellness Reentry Fund.

CA AB1163

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Disparities Reduction Act.

TX SB1342

Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.

TX HB2462

Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.

TX SB1383

Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.