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Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act
3/6/2025, 7:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1016
Bill 119 HR 1016, also known as the "Single-Sex Facilities Access Act," aims to prevent individuals from accessing or using single-sex facilities on Federal property that do not correspond to their biological sex. This means that individuals would be required to use facilities such as bathrooms and locker rooms that align with the sex they were assigned at birth.
The bill does not specify what penalties would be imposed on individuals who violate this rule, but it does state that Federal agencies would be responsible for enforcing the law. The bill also includes a provision that allows for exceptions in cases where individuals have undergone gender transition and have legally changed their sex.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the privacy and safety of individuals using single-sex facilities. They believe that allowing individuals to use facilities based on their gender identity could lead to potential safety concerns, particularly for women and children. Opponents of the bill argue that it discriminates against transgender individuals and infringes on their rights. They believe that individuals should be able to use facilities that align with their gender identity, rather than their biological sex. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1016 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about gender identity, privacy, and safety in public facilities on Federal property. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.
The bill does not specify what penalties would be imposed on individuals who violate this rule, but it does state that Federal agencies would be responsible for enforcing the law. The bill also includes a provision that allows for exceptions in cases where individuals have undergone gender transition and have legally changed their sex.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the privacy and safety of individuals using single-sex facilities. They believe that allowing individuals to use facilities based on their gender identity could lead to potential safety concerns, particularly for women and children. Opponents of the bill argue that it discriminates against transgender individuals and infringes on their rights. They believe that individuals should be able to use facilities that align with their gender identity, rather than their biological sex. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1016 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about gender identity, privacy, and safety in public facilities on Federal property. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.
Congressional Summary of HR 1016
Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act
This bill prohibits a person from accessing or using single-sex restrooms, locker rooms, or changing rooms on federal property other than those corresponding to such person's biological sex.
This prohibition does not apply to (1) emergency medical personnel responding to a medical emergency, or (2) law enforcement officers in active pursuit of a suspect or as part of an active investigation.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1016
Bill HR 1016 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 1016 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025. Bill HR 1016's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of February 5, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1016
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1016
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1016
To prohibit individuals from accessing or using single-sex facilities on Federal property other than those corresponding to their biological sex, and for other purposes.
To prohibit individuals from accessing or using single-sex facilities on Federal property other than those corresponding to their biological sex, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1016
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