House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that "All single-sex facilities in the Capitol and House Office Buildings (like restrooms, changing rooms, and locker rooms) are reserved only for individuals of that biological sex." This statement highlights the firm stance being taken on bathroom access in light of the upcoming presence of a transgender Congress member.
Johnson elaborated, saying, "We have single-sex facilities for a reason. Women deserve women's only spaces," reinforcing his position that these facilities are meant to protect women's rights and spaces.
He continued, "We're not anti-anyone. We're pro-woman. I think it's an important policy for us to continue. It's always been, I guess, an unwritten policy, but now it's in writing," indicating that this policy is more about preserving traditional beliefs around gender.
McBride and Democrats argue that the GOP's actions are a "blatant attempt from far right-wing extremists to distract from the fact that they have no real solutions to pressing issues affecting Americans." This highlights the perceived motives behind the GOP’s push on this subject.
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