Controversial Bill Proposes Transgender Bathroom Ban at Capitol

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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has introduced a controversial bill aimed at preventing Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from using women's bathrooms at the Capitol. The bill, which mandates the use of bathrooms corresponding to biological sex, has sparked outrage among Democrats, who view it as discriminatory and a distraction from more pressing issues. While Republican leadership has not dismissed the bill outright, some moderate Republicans are open to it, highlighting ongoing cultural and political tensions.
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