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Identification (ID) Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their Dependents, and Other Eligible Individuals; Amendment

The Defense Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on December 1, 2025. It took effect on December 1, 2025. Comments closed on January 30, 2026.

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What the agency says

As directed by the Executive Order "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government," issued January 30, 2025, the Department is removing the procedures for retirees, dependents, and contractor employees to request a change to their "gender marker" in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).

Key facts

Document number: 2025-21723
Type: Final rule
Action: Interim final rule; request for comments
Agency: Defense Department
Published: December 1, 2025
Takes effect: December 1, 2025
Comments due: January 30, 2026
Dates: This interim final rule is effective December 1, 2025. Comments must be received by January 30, 2026.
Docket: Docket ID: DoD-2025-OS-0009
Regulation ID (RIN): 0790-AL85
Code of Federal Regulations: 32 CFR 161
Topics: Administrative practice and procedure; Armed forces; Military personnel; National defense; Privacy; Security measures
Significant: Yes, under Executive Order 12866
Pages: 3

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