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Nancy Mace Seeks Ban on Transgender Women in Capitol Restrooms Ahead of Sarah McBride’s Swearing-In

Nov 18, 2024, 11:56 PM

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has introduced a resolution to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms in the U.S. Capitol. The resolution would require all individuals in the Capitol complex to use bathrooms that align with their biological sex, and enforcement would be under the jurisdiction of the House Sergeant at Arms. Mace stated, "Protecting biological women starts here and it starts now," and added, "This is about real women and women's rights." This move comes ahead of the arrival of Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, who will be sworn in this January. Mace acknowledged that the resolution directly addresses or impacts McBride. The resolution must be reintroduced in 2025 to take effect.