Bill · H.Res. 827· House(119-HRES-827)
Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.
- Introduced
- 10/24/2025
- Last activity
- 10/24/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Becca Balint
- Cosponsors
- - 20 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for recognizing October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day. It highlights the history of the intersex community and notes that intersex individuals possess innate variations in physical sex characteristics that differ from typical male or female bodies. The text details how babies and young children with intersex variations often undergo irreversible, nonconsensual surgeries. It references positions from various medical organizations, former Surgeons General, and federal actions regarding bodily autonomy and discrimination. Finally, the resolution encourages the federal government, states, schools, and health care providers to promote education, respect bodily autonomy, and prioritize the health and human rights of intersex people.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+6
Strongly supports the rights, recognition, and health equity of the intersex community.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+6
The resolution supports recognition and human rights for the intersex community, which is closely aligned with LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Would children be better off under this?+5
Encourages the postponement of nonconsensual surgeries on intersex infants and children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging culturally competent health care: The resolution encourages health care providers to offer clinically and culturally competent care that respects the bodily autonomy and self-determination of the intersex community, as outlined in resolved clause (3). This could benefit individuals by promoting medical care that respects personal choices.
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Promoting education and resources: Resolved clause (3) encourages schools to support education regarding the intersex community and to connect individuals and families to resources for young people with intersex variations. This provision may help people gain better access to helpful information and support systems.
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Supporting public awareness: The text encourages the federal government, states, localities, and community organizations to observe Intersex Awareness Day with programs and activities aimed at increasing public knowledge, as noted in resolved clause (2). This could lead to a better understanding and respect for the diversity of the intersex community.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None explicitly identified: The provided text is a resolution expressing support and encouragement for recognizing Intersex Awareness Day and promoting related education and health care standards. The text does not contain provisions that impose negative consequences, burdens, mandates, or penalties on individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For L G B T Q Community+6Good For Children+5Good For Young Adults+4Good For Students+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights+6Improves Gender Equality+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+3
- 10/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 20 Cosponsors added.
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Scott PetersDemocrat · California
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey