Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

House Resolution

H.Res. 827

119th Congress

Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Becca Balint

D - VT

Cosponsors

20

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary

This resolution expresses support for Intersex Awareness Day on October 26, 2025, commemorating the first public demonstration by intersex people in 1996. It opposes nonconsensual genital surgeries on intersex infants and highlights that an estimated 1.7% of the population has intersex traits.

Latest Action

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.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses support for Intersex Awareness Day on October 26, 2025, commemorating the first public demonstration by intersex people in 1996. It opposes nonconsensual genital surgeries on intersex infants and highlights that an estimated 1.7% of the population has intersex traits.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports October 26, 2025 as Intersex Awareness Day
Commemorates 1996 demonstration at AAP conference
Opposes nonconsensual surgeries on intersex children
Notes 1.7% of population has intersex variations
Cites former Surgeons General opposing early surgeries

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Symbolic support for the intersex community seeking recognition and bodily autonomy. Raises awareness about intersex conditions and harm from nonconsensual childhood surgeries. May influence medical practice guidelines and parental decisions. Supports postponement of irreversible surgeries until informed consent.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

827, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-827