H.R. 10319 – Gender Delusion Disqualification Act

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The Gender Delusion Disqualification Act amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to add a new category of federal jobs and certifications that are subject to mental‑health standards. It bars anyone who has been diagnosed with gender dysphoria from holding those “covered” positions or receiving the related certifications. The law requires each executive agency to issue implementing regulations within 180 days, and it applies only to the specified positions, not to all federal employees.

Key Provisions

Creates definitions for “covered position” (a federal job with agency‑set mental‑health standards) and “covered certification” (a credential that requires meeting such standards).
Prohibits individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria from being appointed to, or continuing in, any covered position.
Prohibits individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria from being issued or renewing any covered certification.
Mandates that agency heads issue regulations to enforce these requirements within 180 days of the law’s enactment.
Specifies that the new rule does not add extra standards for federal employees who are not in covered positions.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

September 8, 2026

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Introduced in House

September 8, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

September 8, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued September 8, 2026

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 10319

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 8, 2026

Ms. Mace introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

A BILL

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for requirements sensitive Government positions relating to gender dysphoria, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Gender Delusion Disqualification Act.

2.

Updating standards surrounding Federal hiring considerations relating to gender dysphoria

(a)

In general

Chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following:

VIII

Additional Requirement for Covered Positions Facing Mental Health Standards

7381.

Additional requirement for covered positions facing mental health standards

(a)

In this subchapter, the term—

(1)

covered position means a position within an executive agency for which the employing agency has established, by regulation or agency policy, any mental health standards as a condition of appointment or continued service;

(2)

covered certification means a license, certificate, or other credential issued by an executive agency to an individual where Federal law or regulation requires issuance or renewal of such credential on the individual meeting specified mental health standards; and

(3)

mental health standards means criteria used to assess whether a diagnosed mental health condition renders an individual unable to safely or effectively perform the duties of a covered position, as established through agency regulation, medical evaluation protocols, or Government-wide personnel suitability standards.

(b)

Any individual in a covered position shall satisfy all mental health standards required for such position and may not occupy such position if such individual has been diagnosed with gender dysphoria.

(c)

Any individual holding a covered certification shall satisfy all mental health standards required for issuance or renewal of such certification and may not be granted or hold such a certificate if such individual is diagnosed with gender dysphoria.

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(b)

Clerical amendment

The table of contents for such chapter is amended by inserting at the end the following:

Subchapter VIII—Additional Requirement for Covered Positions Facing Mental Health Standards

7381. Additional requirement for covered positions facing mental health standards.

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(c)

Rulemaking

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each executive agency shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out section 7381 of title 5, United States Code, as added by subsection (b) of this Act, to covered positions, and positions requiring covered certification, as defined in such section, within the agencies jurisdiction.

(d)

Rule of construction

Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to impose additional standards on executive branch employees who are not in a covered position.