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State Department to Allow “X” Gender Marker on U.S. Passports

HeadlineApr 01, 2022

U.S. citizens will soon have the option to select a gender-neutral option on passport applications. State Department spokesperson Ned Price announced the changes Thursday as the world marked International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Ned Price: “Starting on April 11th, U.S. citizens will be able to select an 'X' as their gender marker on their U.S. passport application, and the option will become available for other forms of documentation next year.”

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