Bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms on federal property would be limited to people whose biological sex matches the facility's designation. The rule would cover every federal building, military base, and post office nationwide, with narrow exceptions only for medical emergencies and law enforcement.
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Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Latest action on H.R. 1016: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who this affects: This bill would directly affect anyone who uses bathrooms, locker rooms, or changing rooms in federal buildings. That includes millions of federal employees, military service members, veterans visiting VA facilities, postal workers, and members of the public who enter federal courthouses, offices, or other government spaces.
Why this matters: This bill would set a single, binding standard for sex-separated facility access across all federal property in the United States. It directly addresses an ongoing national debate over privacy, safety, and the rights of transgender individuals in shared spaces. Because federal property includes workplaces, military installations, and public-facing buildings, the practical impact would be widespread.
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Officially: Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act
Bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms on federal property would be limited to people whose biological sex matches the facility's designation. The rule would cover every federal building, military base, and post office nationwide, with narrow exceptions only for medical emergencies and law enforcement.
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Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (2/5/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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