Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is leading an effort to ban transgender women from using women’s restrooms in the U.S. Capitol and House office buildings. This move comes as Democrat Sarah McBride is set to become the first openly transgender member of Congress. Mace’s resolution would restrict members of Congress, officers, and employees from using single-sex facilities that do not align with their biological sex.
Despite Mace’s claims to support LGBTQ rights, the resolution has sparked controversy. Fellow Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the resolution for not going far enough and called for stronger measures to prevent transgender individuals from using certain facilities.
Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries questioned the priorities of House Republicans, accusing them of bullying rather than working together to achieve results. Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the need to treat all individuals with dignity and respect, but did not provide specific details on how to address the resolution.
The debate highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding LGBTQ rights and inclusivity in Congress.
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