Prohibiting Members, officers, and employees of the House from using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-1579
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2024-11-18
Policy area: Congress
Latest action: action_date: 2024-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Summaries:

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1579 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2024 Ms. Mace submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Prohibiting Members, officers, and employees of the House from using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex, and for other purposes.

Whereas allowing biological males into single-sex facilities, such as restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms designed for women, jeopardizes the safety and dignity of Members, officers, and employees of the House who are female: Now, therefore, be it

1. Prohibition on the use of single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to the biological sex of an individual (a) Prohibition A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House may not use a single-sex facility (including a restroom, changing room, or locker room) in the Capitol or House Office Buildings, other than those corresponding to the biological sex of such individual. (b) Enforcement The Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives is charged with the enforcement of the prohibition under subsection (a).