House Republicans Push Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Targeting First Transgender Member

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Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace has introduced a bill to ban transgender women from using female bathrooms in the US Capitol, following the election of Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender lawmaker in the House. Mace claims the bill is about protecting women's privacy and safety, while Democrats criticize it as bullying and a distraction from real issues. The measure's future in Congress is uncertain, as Republicans focus on transgender issues nationwide.
- Republican moves to bar trans colleague from women's bathrooms BBC.com
- Johnson declines to say if transgender rep-elect is man or woman, says House to treat everyone with 'respect' Fox News
- House Republicans Target McBride With Capitol Bathroom Bill The New York Times
- House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member The Associated Press
- Mike Johnson Calls Extra Press Conference Just To Make Anti-Trans Statement Yahoo! Voices
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