Speaker Mike Johnson's policy mandates that all single-sex facilities in the Capitol building shall be used only by individuals corresponding to their biological sex, reinforcing traditional norms around gender in the facilities.
Johnson further clarified that all members of Congress have access to private restrooms in their offices, and stated that additional unisex restrooms are provided throughout the Capitol, highlighting the balance he seeks between policy and accessibility.
In defending the policy, Johnson has emphasized that it is not intended to be discriminatory, asserting, 'we are not anti-anyone and we are pro-woman,' and maintaining that it is a necessary measure for the protection of women's spaces.
Democratic leaders have criticized Johnson's policy as discrimination, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries labeling it as 'bullying' and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer describing it as 'mean and cruel', framing the debate in terms of rights and dignity.
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