HR 8587
Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:37 AM
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026, aims to prevent the federal government from requiring employees or contractors to use someone’s preferred pronouns or a name other than their legal name. It prohibits the use of federal funds for policies that enforce such requirements. The bill establishes a process for employees and contractors to challenge violations and seek legal remedies, including financial compensation and injunctive relief. It clarifies definitions related to sex and gender.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.