Defending Women in the Workplace Act

Reduces workplace protections for transgender workers

If enacted, this bill would say that, for purposes of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the phrases "because of sex" and "on the basis of sex" would not include gender identity. This would remove gender identity as a protected ground under Title VII. If enacted, transgender and gender‑diverse workers would likely have fewer federal workplace claims under Title VII, and employers would likely face reduced federal liability on that basis. The bill would not create new programs, funding, or enforcement processes.