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House Republicans have introduced a bill targeting Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender state senator in the U.S., by proposing restrictions on bathroom access in the Capitol. The legislation is seen as part of a broader effort to challenge LGBTQ rights.
Rep. Nancy Mace has introduced a resolution requiring individuals in the Capitol complex to use bathrooms corresponding to their gender assigned at birth, coinciding with the upcoming swearing-in of Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member. Mace plans to include the measure in the rules package for the 119th Congress or pursue a privileged motion if necessary. The proposal has sparked controversy, with enforcement details remaining unclear and potential challenges from LGBTQ+ rights activists.