Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government
President Donald Trump signed it on January 20, 2025. Published in the Federal Register on January 30, 2025, 90 FR 8615.
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Krishnamoorthi Joins LGBTQ+ Youth Roundtable, Calls for Restoration of 988 LGBTQ+ Crisis Services
“Earlier this month, the Trump Administration acknowledged that Congress directed restoration of the services but said it is still determining how to implement the program while complying with Executive Order 14168, President Trump's executive order targeting transgender Americans, instead of adhering to the law.”
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“In the letter, the Administration acknowledged Congress directed the restoration of the specialized crisis service but said it is still determining how to implement it while complying with Executive Order 14168. Congressman Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response:”
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Harris Statement in Response to Department of Education Investigation into Cabarrus County Schools
“On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14168, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government,” establishing that it is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female. The executive order also directs federal agencies to enforce sex-protective laws consistent with that policy.”
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“I am grateful to join with Representative Harris to protect the institution of motherhood by codifying President Trump’s Executive Order 14168.” – Rep. Greg Steube (FL-17)”
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Rep. Steube Partners with Sen. Banks to Protect Biological Reality at Work
“This bill reinforces President Trump’s E.O. 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, by protecting Americans from workplace discrimination and retaliation for affirming there are two genders. The Restoring Biological Truth to the Workplace Act is cosponsored by Representatives Barry Moore and Nancy Mace.”
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Moore, Davids, and Colleagues Push to Restore Report on MMIP Crisis
“We understand that this was done to comply with President Trump’s Executive Order entitled Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government (Defending Women). However, the work done by the Not Invisible Act Commission explicitly does not promote gender ideology or extremism and is compliant with sections d and f of the OPM memo”
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Carter Introduces the Truth in Gender Act
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) introduced the Truth In Gender Act, a bill codifying President Trump’s Executive Order entitled “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.”
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“This legislation builds off of President Trump’s Executive Order Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, which directs the government to protect the “freedom to express the binary nature of sex and the right to single-sex spaces in the workplace.”
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Sherman and House Dems reintroduce Equality Act as Trump escalates war on LGBTQ+ community
“The sweeping directive, titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government,” redefined sex as strictly male or female based on birth characteristics — ignoring decades of medical science and legal precedent.”
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“The order entitled “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government,” which clarifies that sex is determined at conception and ensures the federal government uses this sex dichotomy.”
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82 House Members Demand OMB Reject Latest Attempt to Implement Trump’s Anti-Trans Passport Policy
“These changes, which the Department of State has stated are pursuant to Executive Order No. 14168, will decrease passport accuracy; will subject our transgender, nonbinary, and intersex constituents to potential harassment and violence; raise serious constitutional concerns; and are contrary to the purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act.”
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ICYMI: Rep. Ogles Files Articles of Impeachment Against Radical Activist Judge
“His decision nullifies Executive Order 14168, an action from the President removing and restricting any of this content from being published on government websites.”
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Congresswoman King-Hinds Gives Update on Trump Administration’s Grant Freeze
“Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government”
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- Rescinds: EO 13988, January 20, 2021; EO 14004, January 25, 2021; EO 14021, March 8, 2021; EO 14075, June 15, 2022
- See: EO 14183, January 27, 2025; EO 14185, January 27, 2025; EO 14201, February 5, 2025