House Republican introduces measure to ban transgender women from female bathrooms in Capitol
NBCNov 17
Rep. Mace Proposes Capitol Transgender Bathroom Ban
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The Facts
US Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) on Monday introduced a resolution to prohibit House members and employees from using Capitol bathrooms that don't correspond to their biological sex.
This proposal comes weeks before Sarah McBride (D-Del.), who won Delaware's House seat, is set to become the first openly transgender member of Congress in January.
The Spin
Republican narrative
Mace seeks to protect women's rights and safety in private spaces, preventing biological males from entering areas designated for females. The measure safeguards the dignity of female lawmakers and House staff. This fundamental protection of women's spaces must begin at the Capitol.
Democratic narrative
All Mace is doing is manufacturing a culture war distraction from pressing economic issues facing Americans, including housing, healthcare, and childcare costs. Americans regularly work respectfully alongside people with different life experiences, and Congress should demonstrate similar inclusivity.