AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Sep 18, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 18, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Bars individuals with a gender dysphoria diagnosis from federal executive agency positions where the agency has established mental health standards
- Prevents individuals with gender dysphoria diagnosis from obtaining or renewing federal credentials (licenses, certificates) conditioned on meeting mental health standards
- Defines gender dysphoria as distress from incongruence between experienced/expressed gender and assigned gender
- Requires executive agencies to issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment
- Applies to positions and credentials where agencies already use mental health criteria (e.g., pilot licenses)
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Documented effect: Creates a categorical disqualification based on gender dysphoria diagnosis for federal positions with existing mental health standards
- Documented effect: Extends to renewal of federal credentials—individuals could lose credentials upon diagnosis disclosure
- Limitation: Only applies where agencies have already established mental health standards; does not create new mental health standards
- Uncertain effect: The scope and number of affected positions depends on which agencies and positions currently have mental health criteria—not specified in summary
03 — The Path
Now what?
- 2026-09-08: Bill introduced in House
- 2026-09-08: Referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- No subsequent actions recorded
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 8, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sep 8, 2026 — Introduced in House
- Sep 8, 2026 — Introduced in House