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H.R. 8587 (119th Congress)Committee
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Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026

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The Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026 prohibits the use of federal funds to implement, administer, or enforce policies requiring federal employees or contractors to use an individual's preferred pronouns if they differ from the person's biological sex, or to use a name other than the person's legal name. The bill establishes a private right of action allowing affected employees or contractors to sue their federal agency for alleged violations, with potential remedies including injunctive relief, compensatory damages up to $100,000 in punitive damages, and attorney fees.

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