{"id":37114,"date":"2021-06-30T08:49:23","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T15:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=37114"},"modified":"2021-06-30T08:49:23","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T15:49:23","slug":"proposing-changes-to-the-departments-policies-on-gender-on-u-s-passports-and-consular-reports-of-birth-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=37114","title":{"rendered":"Proposing Changes to the Department\u2019s Policies on Gender on U.S. Passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>06\/30\/2021 11:10 AM EDT<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State<\/p>\n<p>The Department of State is committed to promoting the freedom, dignity, and equality of all people \u2013 including LGBTQI+ persons.\u00a0 Since assuming office, President Biden has taken several executive actions demonstrating this administration\u2019s commitment to human rights and has directed agencies across the U.S. government to take concrete actions to promote and protect the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons around the world.\u00a0 Today, I am pleased to announce that the Department will be taking further steps toward ensuring the fair treatment of LGBTQI+ U.S. citizens, regardless of their gender or sex, by beginning the process of updating our procedures for the issuance of U.S. Passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA).<\/p>\n<p>Most immediately, we will be updating our procedures to allow applicants to self-select their gender as \u201cM\u201d or \u201cF\u201d and will no longer require medical certification if an applicant\u2019s self-selected gender does not match the gender on their other citizenship or identity documents.\u00a0 The Department has begun moving towards adding a gender marker for non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming persons applying for a passport or CRBA.\u00a0 We are evaluating the best approach to achieve this goal.\u00a0 The process of adding a gender marker for non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming persons to these documents is technologically complex and will take time for extensive systems updates.\u00a0 The Department will also be working closely with its interagency partners to ensure as smooth a travel experience as possible for the passport holder.\u00a0 As we work towards this longer-term goal of making available a gender marker for non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming persons seeking a passport or CRBA, the Department will provide updates on the process and any interim solutions via our website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA2MzAuNDI2MTA2OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RyYXZlbC5zdGF0ZS5nb3YvY29udGVudC90cmF2ZWwvZW4vcGFzc3BvcnRzL25lZWQtcGFzc3BvcnQvc2VsZWN0aW5nLXlvdXItZ2VuZGVyLW1hcmtlci5odG1sIn0.gLWO5TCnQQ528T8aOKY0rDwRuA9sUQZWJp_zJqA1Ujs\/s\/1421353029\/br\/108629122617-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA2MzAuNDI2MTA2OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RyYXZlbC5zdGF0ZS5nb3YvY29udGVudC90cmF2ZWwvZW4vcGFzc3BvcnRzL25lZWQtcGFzc3BvcnQvc2VsZWN0aW5nLXlvdXItZ2VuZGVyLW1hcmtlci5odG1sIn0.gLWO5TCnQQ528T8aOKY0rDwRuA9sUQZWJp_zJqA1Ujs\/s\/1421353029\/br\/108629122617-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1625153905209000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGnEUMagyniDzhZAnpiyE8t4lFwPg\">https:\/\/travel.state.<wbr><\/wbr>gov\/content\/travel\/en\/<wbr><\/wbr>passports\/need-passport\/<wbr><\/wbr>selecting-your-gender-marker.<wbr><\/wbr>html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In line with the Administration\u2019s commitment to re-engage with allies and partners, the Department is taking these steps after considerable consultation with like-minded governments who have undertaken similar changes.\u00a0 We also value our continued engagement with the LGBTQI+ community, which will inform our approach and positions moving forward.\u00a0 With this action, I express our enduring commitment to the LGBTQI+ community today and moving forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>06\/30\/2021 11:10 AM EDT &nbsp; 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