President Trump Enacts Executive Order to Reinstate Biological Sex Definitions
The order reinforces biological differences between sexes in federal policy, removes gender ideology, and emphasizes protections for single-sex spaces for women.
On January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order named "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 basis for policy.
Key Provisions of the Executive Order
Biological Definitions of Sex
The executive order defines sex as an individual’s unchangeable biological status as male or female, determined at conception.
It asserts that terms like 'man,' 'woman,' 'boy,' and 'girl' are rooted in biological sex, not gender identity.
Federal agencies are required to apply laws and policies using these definitions.
Elimination of Gender Ideology
The order requires the removal of federal policies, regulations, and forms that support gender ideology.
Federal funding is barred for programs or grants promoting the concept of gender identity.
Agencies are directed to use 'sex' instead of 'gender' in all official documents and communications.
Protection of Single-Sex Spaces
The order instructs federal agencies to enforce policies that protect single-sex spaces such as women’s shelters, prisons, and workplace facilities.
It forbids housing biologically male inmates in women’s prisons and mandates revising related federal regulations.
Federal funding is prohibited for medical procedures aimed at altering appearance for gender transition purposes.
Federal Identification Documents
The Secretaries of State and Homeland Security, along with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, must ensure 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 distinctions.
The order explicitly overturns prior guidance from the 2020 Bostock v. Clayton County decision concerning gender identity.
Reporting and Implementation
Federal agencies are required to submit implementation updates within 120 days.
These updates should outline changes to policies, regulations, forms, and grants to comply with the order.
Conflicting provisions in previous executive orders have been revoked, and specific documents promoting gender ideology have been identified for removal.
Protecting Women’s Privacy and Rights
The executive order prioritizes safeguarding women’s privacy and dignity by maintaining single-sex spaces.
Agencies must ensure adherence to laws protecting sex-based rights and freedoms in workplaces and federally funded entities.
This executive action establishes a comprehensive federal approach to restoring biological definitions of sex in policy while addressing gender ideology.
It strengthens 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 basis for policy.
Key Provisions of the Executive Order
Biological Definitions of Sex
The executive order defines sex as an individual’s unchangeable biological status as male or female, determined at conception.
It asserts that terms like 'man,' 'woman,' 'boy,' and 'girl' are rooted in biological sex, not gender identity.
Federal agencies are required to apply laws and policies using these definitions.
Elimination of Gender Ideology
The order requires the removal of federal policies, regulations, and forms that support gender ideology.
Federal funding is barred for programs or grants promoting the concept of gender identity.
Agencies are directed to use 'sex' instead of 'gender' in all official documents and communications.
Protection of Single-Sex Spaces
The order instructs federal agencies to enforce policies that protect single-sex spaces such as women’s shelters, prisons, and workplace facilities.
It forbids housing biologically male inmates in women’s prisons and mandates revising related federal regulations.
Federal funding is prohibited for medical procedures aimed at altering appearance for gender transition purposes.
Federal Identification Documents
The Secretaries of State and Homeland Security, along with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, must ensure 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 distinctions.
The order explicitly overturns prior guidance from the 2020 Bostock v. Clayton County decision concerning gender identity.
Reporting and Implementation
Federal agencies are required to submit implementation updates within 120 days.
These updates should outline changes to policies, regulations, forms, and grants to comply with the order.
Conflicting provisions in previous executive orders have been revoked, and specific documents promoting gender ideology have been identified for removal.
Protecting Women’s Privacy and Rights
The executive order prioritizes safeguarding women’s privacy and dignity by maintaining single-sex spaces.
Agencies must ensure adherence to laws protecting sex-based rights and freedoms in workplaces and federally funded entities.
This executive action establishes a comprehensive federal approach to restoring biological definitions of sex in policy while addressing gender ideology.
It strengthens the administration’s commitment to protecting women’s rights and ensuring scientific and biological clarity in governance.
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