President Trump Releases Executive Order Reinstating Biological Definitions of Sex
The order reinforces biological differences between sexes in federal policy, removes gender ideology, and prioritizes the protection of women’s single-sex spaces.
On January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order called Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.
This order reinstates biological sex as the foundation for federal policy, clearly defining men and women as biologically male and female, while dismissing gender identity as a policy basis.
Key Provisions of the Executive Order
Biological Definitions of Sex
The order defines sex as a person's unchangeable biological classification as male or female, determined at conception.
It asserts that terms like 'man,' 'woman,' 'boy,' and 'girl' are rooted in biological sex and not gender identity.
Federal agencies must enforce laws and policies based on these definitions.
Elimination of Gender Ideology
The order requires the elimination of federal policies, regulations, and forms that support gender ideology.
It bans federal funding for programs or grants that promote gender identity concepts.
Agencies are directed to utilize the term 'sex' instead of 'gender' in official documents and communications.
Protection of Single-Sex Spaces
The order instructs federal agencies to implement policies that safeguard single-sex spaces like women’s shelters, prisons, and workplace facilities.
It forbids housing biologically male inmates in women’s prisons and calls for revising related federal regulations.
Federal funding for medical procedures intended to alter appearance for gender transition is prohibited.
Federal Identification Documents
The Secretaries of State and Homeland Security, along with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, must guarantee that government-issued identification documents, such as passports and visas, reflect biological sex.
Personnel records for federal employees must also comply with the order’s definitions.
Revision of Guidance and Regulations
The Attorney General is responsible for issuing guidance to federal agencies to ensure adherence to the order.
This involves revising interpretations of Title IX and other laws to emphasize sex-based differences.
The order specifically overturns previous guidance from the 2020 Bostock v. Clayton County decision on gender identity.
Reporting and Implementation
Federal agencies are required to provide updates on implementation within 120 days.
These updates should cover changes to policies, regulations, forms, and grants to align with the order.
Conflicting provisions in earlier executive orders have been revoked, and specific documents endorsing gender ideology have been identified for removal.
Protecting Women’s Privacy and Rights
The executive order emphasizes safeguarding women’s privacy and dignity by maintaining single-sex spaces.
Agencies must ensure compliance with laws protecting sex-based rights and freedoms in workplaces and federally funded organizations.
This executive order establishes a comprehensive federal strategy to restore biological definitions of sex in policymaking and address gender ideology.
It underscores the administration’s commitment to protecting women’s rights and ensuring scientific and biological clarity in governance.
This order reinstates biological sex as the foundation for federal policy, clearly defining men and women as biologically male and female, while dismissing gender identity as a policy basis.
Key Provisions of the Executive Order
Biological Definitions of Sex
The order defines sex as a person's unchangeable biological classification as male or female, determined at conception.
It asserts that terms like 'man,' 'woman,' 'boy,' and 'girl' are rooted in biological sex and not gender identity.
Federal agencies must enforce laws and policies based on these definitions.
Elimination of Gender Ideology
The order requires the elimination of federal policies, regulations, and forms that support gender ideology.
It bans federal funding for programs or grants that promote gender identity concepts.
Agencies are directed to utilize the term 'sex' instead of 'gender' in official documents and communications.
Protection of Single-Sex Spaces
The order instructs federal agencies to implement policies that safeguard single-sex spaces like women’s shelters, prisons, and workplace facilities.
It forbids housing biologically male inmates in women’s prisons and calls for revising related federal regulations.
Federal funding for medical procedures intended to alter appearance for gender transition is prohibited.
Federal Identification Documents
The Secretaries of State and Homeland Security, along with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, must guarantee that government-issued identification documents, such as passports and visas, reflect biological sex.
Personnel records for federal employees must also comply with the order’s definitions.
Revision of Guidance and Regulations
The Attorney General is responsible for issuing guidance to federal agencies to ensure adherence to the order.
This involves revising interpretations of Title IX and other laws to emphasize sex-based differences.
The order specifically overturns previous guidance from the 2020 Bostock v. Clayton County decision on gender identity.
Reporting and Implementation
Federal agencies are required to provide updates on implementation within 120 days.
These updates should cover changes to policies, regulations, forms, and grants to align with the order.
Conflicting provisions in earlier executive orders have been revoked, and specific documents endorsing gender ideology have been identified for removal.
Protecting Women’s Privacy and Rights
The executive order emphasizes safeguarding women’s privacy and dignity by maintaining single-sex spaces.
Agencies must ensure compliance with laws protecting sex-based rights and freedoms in workplaces and federally funded organizations.
This executive order establishes a comprehensive federal strategy to restore biological definitions of sex in policymaking and address gender ideology.
It underscores the administration’s commitment to protecting women’s rights and ensuring scientific and biological clarity in governance.
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