; and (B) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, and a sex stereotype), or national origin, respectively, of the individual. (2) Gender identity The term gender identity means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual’s designated sex at birth. (3) Including The term including means including, but not limited to, consistent with the term’s standard meaning in Federal law. (4) Sexual orientation The term sexual orientation means homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality. (b) Rules In title VII— (1) with respect to sex, an individual's pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition shall not receive less favorable treatment than other physical conditions; and (2) with respect to gender identity, an individual shall not be denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual’s gender identity. ; and (3) by inserting after section 1105 the following: 1106. Rules of construction (a) Sex Nothing in section 1101 or the provisions of title VII incorporating a term defined or a rule specified in that section shall be construed— (1) to limit the protection against an unlawful practice on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth provided by section 701(k)