Contact Congress about H.R. 1016: 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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Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act is a House bill in committee. 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.

Key provisions in H.R. 1016

• The rule applies to any restroom, locker room, or changing room on federal property that is set aside for one sex.
• The bill spells out detailed definitions of biological sex, female, and male based on reproductive systems, with language covering developmental or genetic differences.
• It covers property owned, leased, or occupied by any federal department or agency — including the Department of Defense, U.S. Postal Service, D.C. agencies, and territorial governments.
• A 'notwithstanding' clause means this rule would override any other federal law that conflicts with it.
• There are narrow exceptions for emergency medical workers responding to emergencies and law enforcement officers in active pursuit or during an investigation.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 1016

What is H.R. 1016?

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.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 1016?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 1016?

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