What does Preamble of Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for implementing, administering, or enforcing measures that require employees to use preferred pronouns or names other than legal names. The bill's stated purpose is to restrict the use of funds related to pronoun and name usage policies for certain employees.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026.

What does NO FEDERAL FUNDS FOR COMPELLED LANGUAGE. of Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026 do?

This section prohibits the use of federal funds to implement policies requiring employees or contractors to use another person's preferred pronouns incompatible with their sex, or a name other than their legal name. Federal agencies and departments must respond to written notices of alleged violations within 30 days. Employees or contractors aggrieved by a violation may bring a civil action against the responsible agency or department. Courts may award relief in such actions, including injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and punitive damages (up to $100,000), as well as reasonable attorney's fees. Actions must be brought within one year of the alleged violation. The section defines 'female,' 'male,' and 'sex' based on reproductive systems and biological sex. The term 'person' is defined as a natural person.

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Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/29/2026 · Introduced: 4/29/2026

Author: Andrew Ogles (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits federal agencies from using federal funds to enforce policies requiring the use of preferred pronouns or names differing from an individual's legal name.
Individuals or contractors who believe their rights have been violated due to such policies can file a civil lawsuit against the responsible federal agency or department, seeking damages and attorney's fees.
The bill defines 'female,' 'male,' and 'sex' based on reproductive systems and biological sex.

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