[2] On November 18, 2024, Mace introduced a resolution to ban transgender people from using bathrooms other than those of their sex assigned at birth at the U.S. Capitol, in anticipation of the swearing in of Sarah McBride, who is the first trans person elected to Congress.
Greene told reporter Pablo Manríquez, "I support a resolution that keeps all biological men out of women's bathrooms, locker rooms, and private places.
[13] Two days later, Mace announced a new expanded House resolution to ban "Biological Men from Women's Spaces on All Federal Property".
"[21] Willis noted, "In the 2024 election, trans folks were left to fend for ourselves after nearly $200 million of attack ads were disseminated across the United States.
[32][33] The chair and co-chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, Mark Pocan and Becca Balint, criticized the House Speaker's bathroom ban,[34] saying it was an "incredibly craven and cruel attack" on McBride, intended to "dehumanize" her.
[35] Other politicians who have also criticized Mace's comments and actions include Eric Sorensen,[36] Robert Garcia,[37] Tammy Duckworth,[38] Hakeem Jeffries,[39] Sara Jacobs,[40] and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
[46] In response to the bathroom ban, GLAAD issued a press release stating: "'Biological sex' is not an accurate nor a scientific term, but is used by opponents of transgender people to dehumanize them and deny their equal access to society.
[48] Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, said the policy was "cruel and discriminatory" and affected "all trans and nonbinary people who work and visit the Capitol".
[51] Trans-rights activist Stephanie Wade has criticized Representative-elect Sarah McBride for her acquiescence to follow the rules of the house, arguing that it ignores the dignity and safety of gender minorities.
"[54] Mace says she has received multiple death threats over the bathroom bill, saying, "Men that want to use women’s restrooms are threatening to kill me over this issue.