The Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026 would prohibit federal agencies and departments from using any funds to enforce policies or rules that require employees or contractors to use a person's preferred pronouns or any name other than their legal name. The bill defines sex as biological sex only and includes legal recourse for federal workers who believe they have been forced to use preferred pronouns or non-legal names, allowing them to file complaints and potentially sue for damages up to $100,000 plus attorney fees. Agencies would have 30 days to respond in writing to any employee complaint about alleged violations. The legislation applies to all federal employees and contractors but does not include specific funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the 30-day response requirement and a one-year statute of limitations for lawsuits.
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