New Capitol bathroom policy targets upcoming historic Congress member
A South Carolina representative wants to change Capitol bathroom rules right before first transgender Congress member takes office. The proposed house-rules update would affect both visitors and officials
Rep Nancy Mace from South-Carolina brought forward a house-rules change about bathroom use in the Capitol building (which would limit access based on birth-assigned gender)
The timing of this policy-shift comes just as Sarah McBride made history in Delaware: she won her race to become the first-ever transgender person elected to Congress. McBride whose swearing-in happens early next yr‚ would face these new restrictions along with any trans visitors to the building
The proposed changes to house-rules would stop anyone who is transgender from using Capitol bathrooms matching their gender identity — a move that affects both staff and tourists. The resolution which was introduced mid-nov‚ aims to modify existing building-access guidelines before the new congressional term begins
