The debate surrounding bathroom access for transgender individuals in Congress has intensified following a series of controversial statements and legislative efforts by Republican lawmakers. Transgender residents reflect on the implications of a proposed bathroom ban, while AOC and other Democrats stand in solidarity with Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, who is facing opposition from figures like Nancy Mace and Mike Johnson. Mace has introduced bills aiming to restrict bathroom access for transgender women in federal facilities, a move denounced by her peers as bullying and a betrayal of LGBTQ rights. The ensuing clash has sparked discussions about the safety and rights of transgender individuals, with many advocates calling for protections while confronting the aggressive anti-trans agenda surfacing in Congress.