Controversial Bill Sparks Debate Over Transgender Rights in Congress

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a bill to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol, targeting Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress. Mace cited her experiences as a rape survivor as motivation, framing her stance as feminist. The bill has sparked controversy, with GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calling for more binding measures. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized treating all members with dignity, while affirming traditional gender views. McBride criticized the bill as a distraction from real issues.