Mace Proposal Targets Transgender Bathroom Access in Congress

Rep. Nancy Mace has introduced a resolution that seeks to prohibit House members and staff from using facilities corresponding to their gender identity, specifically targeting newly elected Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress. This bill has drawn condemnation from Democrats, including McBride, who criticized it as a harmful distraction from pressing issues like affordable healthcare. Mace's proposal has garnered support from GOP leaders, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who echoed Mace's sentiments, repeatedly misgendering McBride and stating that transgender women should not use women's restrooms. Greene rejected the idea of gender-neutral bathrooms and suggested that transgender individuals should utilize men's facilities. McBride, a long-time advocate for LGBTQ rights and healthcare, emphasized her commitment to addressing substantive issues over her historic election. The controversy reflects broader cultural tensions surrounding transgender rights in the U.S.