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Speaker Johnson Backs Mace's Bill to Ban Transgender Women from Capitol Restrooms as Rep.-Elect McBride Arrives

Nov 19, 2024, 04:10 AM

Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a resolution to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms in the U.S. Capitol, aiming to include the measure in the House Rules package in January. The proposal comes ahead of Rep.-elect Sarah McBride's arrival, who is set to become the first openly transgender member of Congress. Mace affirmed the effort is directly aimed at McBride, stating, 'Biological men do not belong in private women's spaces. Period. Full stop. End of story.' Speaker Mike Johnson has committed to the provision, saying, 'We'll provide appropriate accommodation for every member of Congress.' Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed strong support, declaring she would 'get into a physical altercation' if a biological male enters a women's restroom. McBride responded by calling the resolution a 'blatant attempt from far right-wing extremists' to score political points. Johnson emphasized, 'We don't look down upon anyone. We treat everyone with dignity and respect.' The proposal has sparked debate among lawmakers, with some criticizing it as discriminatory.