Nancy Mace Proposes Bill Against Transgender Restroom Access

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has introduced a controversial resolution that would bar transgender women from using women's restrooms in the U.S. Capitol, a move seen as a direct attack on newly-elected trans Congresswoman Sarah McBride. Mace's resolution alleges that allowing trans women access to these facilities jeopardizes the safety of cisgender women and has drawn widespread condemnation from her colleagues. McBride responded by emphasizing the importance of respectful engagement and criticizing Mace's effort as a distraction from pressing issues facing Americans, such as healthcare and housing costs. Other Democrats echoed her sentiments, labeling Mace's actions as cruel and unnecessary. Mace's resolution is part of a broader trend among some GOP members to engage in culture wars, particularly targeting the LGBTQ+ community. The bill has sparked significant backlash, with calls for Congress to focus on substantive legislative issues instead.