It looks like one of the worst ones (aside from the Equality Act) is the GLOBE Act (S. 2231). Among many other things, it would require reporting on whether goods distributed through U.S. funding are used as evidence when prosecuting "sex work" (not "sex workers," but "sex work," which could include pimps, Johns, etc.), provides for identity documents that include "X" ("nonbinary") designation, and seems to allow for the custom-ordering of children through foreign surrogacy without any biological connection to a parent in the United States. (I'm not saying biological connection would make it better, but lack of need for connection is emphasized in the bill.)
Oh, my god, too, look at this:
"The Secretary of State shall ensure that information focused on LGBTQI children of all ages (including transgender and gender nonconforming students) is included in post reports, bidding materials, and Office of Overseas Schools reports, databases, and adequacy lists."
This is on top of a lot of language that could end up barring anyone who has engaged in anti-gender identity activism entry into the United States, and which lumps countries that criminalize "gender-affirming treatments" in with countries that criminalize same-sex relationships.
What a lot of mess, all in one bill. There's a little something for every misogynist: gender identity, "sex work," and even surrogacy.
Another notable one is H.R. 3974, which would make the statement, "Black women and girls are individuals who identify as a woman, female, or femme," part of U.S. law. This one is actually co-sponsored by Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, as well as the Democrat Summer Lee, just to name those from Pennsylvania.
There are so many bad ones, though, that it's hard to highlight all the least favorites. Thanks so much for reporting on all this.
Tracye, thank you very much for this info! You are very good at bill tracking. PA4SBR needs help with this. "A little something for every misogynist," LOL.
Thank you! Wow, this is a lot of bills.
It looks like one of the worst ones (aside from the Equality Act) is the GLOBE Act (S. 2231). Among many other things, it would require reporting on whether goods distributed through U.S. funding are used as evidence when prosecuting "sex work" (not "sex workers," but "sex work," which could include pimps, Johns, etc.), provides for identity documents that include "X" ("nonbinary") designation, and seems to allow for the custom-ordering of children through foreign surrogacy without any biological connection to a parent in the United States. (I'm not saying biological connection would make it better, but lack of need for connection is emphasized in the bill.)
Oh, my god, too, look at this:
"The Secretary of State shall ensure that information focused on LGBTQI children of all ages (including transgender and gender nonconforming students) is included in post reports, bidding materials, and Office of Overseas Schools reports, databases, and adequacy lists."
This is on top of a lot of language that could end up barring anyone who has engaged in anti-gender identity activism entry into the United States, and which lumps countries that criminalize "gender-affirming treatments" in with countries that criminalize same-sex relationships.
What a lot of mess, all in one bill. There's a little something for every misogynist: gender identity, "sex work," and even surrogacy.
Another notable one is H.R. 3974, which would make the statement, "Black women and girls are individuals who identify as a woman, female, or femme," part of U.S. law. This one is actually co-sponsored by Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, as well as the Democrat Summer Lee, just to name those from Pennsylvania.
There are so many bad ones, though, that it's hard to highlight all the least favorites. Thanks so much for reporting on all this.
Tracye, thank you very much for this info! You are very good at bill tracking. PA4SBR needs help with this. "A little something for every misogynist," LOL.