Mace Moves to Safeguard Women’s Bathrooms from Transgender Use [WATCH]

A fiery clash is brewing on Capitol Hill after Republican Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a proposal to block Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, from using women’s restrooms in the U.S. Capitol, as reported by The Daily Mail.

McBride, a Democrat, has accused Republicans of stoking a “culture war” and avoiding substantive issues.

BREAKING: Rep Nancy Mace introduces measure to ban men from women’s bathrooms on Capitol Hill.

Sarah McBride, who is the first trans member of Congress blasted the attempt as far right-wing extremism. pic.twitter.com/2suhE4yzJx

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 19, 2024

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“This is a blatant attempt from far right-wing extremists to distract from the fact that they have no real solutions to what Americans are facing,” McBride declared in a statement. “We should be focused on bringing down the cost of housing, health care, and child care, not manufacturing culture wars.”

But Mace, known for her unapologetically conservative stance, isn’t backing down. “Playing make-believe dress-up doesn’t mean you should be allowed in women’s private spaces,” she posted on X.

Playing make believe dress up doesn’t mean you should be allowed in women’s private spaces. https://t.co/MHXvt5ry7z

— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) November 19, 2024

In another statement, she doubled down, stating, “Biological men do not belong in private women’s spaces. Period. Full stop. End of story.”

Biological men do not belong in private women’s spaces. Period. Full stop. End of story. pic.twitter.com/IhR7kExkBU

— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) November 18, 2024

The proposed measure would restrict House members and staff to using restrooms that align with their biological sex. Mace is pushing for this to be part of the rules package for the 119th Congress, set for approval on January 3, when new lawmakers are sworn in. If unsuccessful, she plans to bring it to the floor as a standalone rule.

As expected, Democrats have rushed to defend McBride, framing the proposal as discriminatory and harmful. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez labeled the measure “plain bullying,” while Rep. Becca Balint, co-chair of the Equality Caucus, called it “cruel” and an act of “bigotry.”

Republicans, however, argue that the proposal is necessary to preserve women’s privacy and safety in gender-specific spaces. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene voiced her full support, stating, “Biological men have no place in women’s bathrooms, period.”

I support banning men from women’s restrooms in the Capitol, but that isn’t enough. Men should be banned from women’s restrooms in every federal building paid for by taxpayers.

The American people delivered a mandate on November 5th. They said they’re sick of this lie.

There… pic.twitter.com/clzWcGuEAv

— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) November 19, 2024

She even suggested expanding the measure to include all taxpayer-funded facilities, signaling a broader GOP push against what they see as overreach by the transgender movement.

McBride’s election marks a milestone for transgender politicians. Before making history as the first openly transgender state senator in Delaware in 2020, she gained recognition for interning at the White House in 2012 and speaking at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Her political career has coincided with intensifying debates over transgender issues nationwide.

Yet, critics argue that McBride’s focus on identity politics and public clashes over cultural issues detract from more pressing concerns facing Americans. Mace’s bathroom proposal, while controversial, highlights an ongoing conservative effort to challenge what many on the right see as a progressive overreach into traditional norms.

Rep. Nancy Mace says transgender Rep. Sarah McBride shouldn’t use women’s bathrooms on Capitol Hill.

Sarah is an admitted man. He should use men’s bathrooms or the one in his office.

Nancy says:

“Biological men shouldn’t be in women’s private spaces.”pic.twitter.com/7LlCtDkx07

— Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) November 19, 2024

With Republicans considering the measure and House Speaker Mike Johnson signaling it’s under discussion, the outcome could set a precedent. As cultural battles continue to play out on Capitol Hill, this proposal encapsulates the sharp divide between Democrats and Republicans over transgender policies and their broader implications for American society.