Bill would bar gender dysphoria diagnosis holders from certain federal jobs
In committeeH.R. 10319Latest action
Sponsor: Nancy Mace · Representative · SC
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Official title: Gender Delusion Disqualification Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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The bill would disqualify anyone diagnosed with gender dysphoria from federal jobs or licenses requiring mental health screening.
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What does this do?
The Gender Delusion Disqualification Act would bar people diagnosed with gender dysphoria from holding federal "covered positions" or "covered certifications," meaning jobs or licenses that already require passing a mental health evaluation. Agencies would have 180 days to write regulations implementing this rule.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects federal employees and applicants, particularly transgender individuals, in jobs or license programs with existing mental health screening requirements, such as certain law enforcement, aviation, or safety-sensitive roles. Most federal workers, whose jobs lack such mental health standards, would be unaffected.
Why does it matter?
The disqualification would apply automatically based on diagnosis alone, regardless of whether it affects job performance, potentially ending careers or blocking licenses for affected individuals.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 8, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 8, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.