RepublicanBill · H.R. 1016· House(119-HR-1016)

Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act

Rep. Mace
Age: 49 years
South Carolina
Introduced
2/5/2025
Last activity
2/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Nancy Mace
Cosponsors
Republican - 9Democrat - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Protecting Women's Private Spaces Act," seeks to restrict access to certain facilities on Federal property. It prohibits individuals from using single-sex facilities that do not match their biological sex. Single-sex facilities include restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms. This restriction applies to all Federal property, including buildings owned or leased by various government departments and agencies. There are specific exceptions provided for emergency medical personnel and law enforcement officers.

Yes

  • Would women be better off under this?+3

    The bill seeks to preserve sex-segregated spaces for women based on biological definitions.

The opposite

  • Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-7

    The bill restricts the ability of transgender individuals to access facilities that align with their gender identity by mandating use of facilities based on biological sex.

  • Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?-7

    The bill mandates that individuals use facilities matching their biological sex rather than their gender identity.