This New Proposal Could Change the Way Capitol Hill Bathrooms Are Used Forever!

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., is set to introduce a resolution targeting restroom access in the U.S. Capitol. Her proposal would ban transgender women from using women’s restrooms, citing concerns over maintaining spaces for biological women.

Mace plans to formally file the resolution on Monday. In a statement to Fox News Digital, she emphasized her intent, saying, “The sanctity of protecting women and standing up against the Left’s systematic erasure of biological women starts here in the nation’s Capitol.”

Rep. Nancy Mace is aiming to force a vote on her measure to ban transgender women from women’s bathrooms at the Capitol. (Getty Images/File)

The proposed measure would prohibit House Members, officers, and employees from using single-sex facilities that do not align with their biological sex. According to a preview of the resolution’s text, this would also extend to other related purposes, signaling broader implications for Capitol Hill policies.

This move comes as Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, D-Del., prepares to become the first openly transgender member of Congress in January. While McBride’s historic entrance marks progress for LGBTQ+ representation, Mace’s resolution could ignite fierce debates over inclusivity and gender identity.

Echoes of Past GOP Policy Changes

The proposal highlights a recurring theme in recent Republican policies addressing cultural issues. For example, under former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., the GOP eliminated metal detectors outside the House chamber after retaking control from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. The restroom resolution represents another attempt to redefine operational norms on Capitol Hill.

Enforcement of Mace’s measure would fall under the jurisdiction of the House sergeant at arms. This could establish a precedent for further regulations should Republicans secure majorities in both chambers next year.

Part of a Broader Republican Strategy

Republicans have increasingly focused on transgender issues as a cornerstone of their political strategy. In recent elections, GOP candidates criticized Democrats over topics like transgender athletes in school sports. These debates often centered on whether trans youth should compete based on their gender identity or biological sex.

Mace previously introduced a bill to deport illegal immigrants who commit sex crimes.

The GOP-controlled House has also acted on these concerns through legislation. Republicans moved to limit federal funding for transgender health care and block transgender students from participating in sports teams that align with their chosen gender.

Mace’s stance on issues related to women’s safety has been consistent. She previously introduced a bill to deport undocumented immigrants with a history of sex crimes or violence against women. That proposal found bipartisan support, with all House Republicans and 51 Democrats backing it.

The Road Ahead

Mace’s resolution previews the kind of policy battles that could escalate if Republicans take control of Congress. While the measure focuses on Capitol Hill, it reflects broader cultural tensions playing out nationwide. As McBride takes office and debates over LGBTQ+ rights intensify, the Capitol may become the latest battleground for these divisive issues.

In addressing her resolution, Mace positions herself as a defender of women’s spaces while challenging the evolving definitions of gender identity. Whether her resolution gains traction remains to be seen, but it’s clear the conversation it sparks will resonate far beyond the halls of Congress.