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Rep. Nancy Mace Targets Transgender Rep.-elect Sarah McBride with Capitol Bathroom Ban Proposal

Nov 19, 2024, 03:49 PM

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, set to become the first openly transgender member of Congress when sworn in this January, is at the center of a controversy as some Republican lawmakers propose measures to restrict transgender individuals from using women’s bathrooms in the Capitol. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), herself a rape survivor, has introduced a resolution that she says "absolutely" targets McBride, aiming to ban transgender women from accessing female restrooms in the Capitol complex. The proposal has sparked debate among members of Congress, with Speaker Mike Johnson considering adding a provision to the House rules package to address the issue. Some Republicans, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), have expressed strong support, with Greene stating she would get into a "physical altercation" if a transgender woman uses a women's bathroom. Democratic lawmakers have criticized the proposal and have welcomed McBride to Congress, viewing the resolution as discriminatory and harmful towards transgender individuals. The discourse highlights the ongoing national debate over transgender rights and access to gender-specific facilities.