House Bill 5962
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Gender Inclusive Passport Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 25, 2020
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5962
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116
Policy Area
International Affairs
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Summary
Gender Inclusive Passport Act
This bill requires the Department of State to permit an applicant for a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad to use an unspecified (X) gender designation.
February 25, 2020
02/25/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/25/2020
Introduced in House
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Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:15:05 PM