A Republican congresswoman has introduced a bill to ban transgender women from using female bathrooms in the US Capitol, just weeks after the first-ever openly transgender lawmaker was elected to the House of Representatives.
On Tuesday, South Carolina’s Nancy Mace said her resolution was “absolutely” a response to the election of Sarah McBride, who will be sworn into office in January.
At a closing rally, Donald Trump said he would keep “transgender insanity the hell out of our schools… and men out of women’s sports”.
It is expected to be part of the House rules package that members vote on after being sworn in.
“We’ll provide appropriate accommodation for every member of Congress.”
The first openly transgender lawmaker was elected to the House of Representatives just weeks ago, and now a Republican congresswoman has introduced a bill to prohibit transgender women from using female restrooms in the US Capitol.
Nancy Mace of South Carolina stated on Tuesday that her resolution was “absolutely” a reaction to Sarah McBride’s election. McBride will take office in January.
“A clear attempt by far-right-wing extremists to divert attention from the reality that they have no practical answers to the problems that Americans face,” McBride said of the action.
During the election, Republicans ran a strong campaign railing against transgender rights. Donald Trump pledged to keep “transgender insanity the hell out of our schools” during a final rally. and eliminating men from women’s sports.
“I hope members of Congress can muster that same kindness,” McBride wrote on X in response to the measure on Monday. “Every day Americans go to work with people who have life journeys different from their own and engage with them respectfully.”. “.”.
House Democrats accused Mace of bullying a fellow congressman and vehemently denounced the resolution.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries remarked, “This is your priority, that you want to bully a member of Congress, at the expense of welcoming her to join this body so all of us can work together to get things done and deliver real results for the American people?”.
When the measure might be brought up for a vote in Congress is unknown. It is anticipated to be included in the package of House rules that members vote on following their oath of office.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Republican, told reporters that lawmakers would seek consensus as they approach the “unprecedented” issue on Tuesday, but he declined to say that it would be included in the rules package.
“With the members’ agreement, we will do that in a purposeful manner, and we will meet the needs of each and every individual,” Johnson stated.
He went on, “We treat everyone with dignity.”. “We will make suitable accommodations for each and every member of Congress.”. “.”.
