Prohibits federal funds from enforcing pronoun or name usage policies for federal employees and contractors.
The Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026 prohibits federal funds from being used to implement, administer, or enforce measures requiring federal employees or contractors to use another person's preferred pronouns or a name other than the legal name. It provides a private right of action for aggrieved employees or contractors, allowing them to sue for violations. Courts can award injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages up to $100,000, and attorney fees. The act defines "male," "female," "sex," and "person" based on biological characteristics.
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