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The federal sex-definition order

The order directed the executive branch to recognize two sexes, male and female, using definitions stated in the order. [The White House]

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The definitions and executive-branch instructions in the January 20, 2025 order; not an independent scientific or legal conclusion beyond the order.

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Section 2 directs executive agencies to use the order's definitions of sex in specified federal policies and documents. [The White House]

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The definitions and premises are the administration's policy position. This receipt records what the order states and directs. [The White House]

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  1. Primary document · The White HouseDefending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government

    Section 2 and implementation directives

    https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/defending-women-from-gender-ideology-extremism-and-restoring-biological-truth-to-the-federal-government/

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