House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., sidestepped specifics about how he plans to address a proposed measure that would ban a transgender woman from using the women’s restrooms on Capitol Hill, saying only that lawmakers will “treat everybody with dignity” while providing “appropriate accommodation” for everyone.

“I’m not going to engage in silly debates about this,” Johnson told reporters.

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on Monday introduced a bill to bar transgender women from using the women’s bathrooms, a measure she said “absolutely” is aimed at incoming Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, D-Del.

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