Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Michigan Anti-LGBT Bathroom Bill

Statement

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after a Michigan State Senator introduced legislation to deny access to restrooms for some Michiganders:

"Of all Michigan's pressing problems -- fixing our crumbling roads, improving our schools, ensuring access to safe drinking water -- Senator Tom Casperson and Republicans in Lansing have apparently decided the most urgent need facing our state is to police bathrooms in search of a problem that does not exist. Their priorities are completely wrong and in disagreement with the majority of Michiganders.

"Their "bathroom bill', introduced today and modeled off of other states like North Carolina, is discriminatory and bigoted. It seeks to divide Michiganders and deny people access to restrooms when they simply want privacy, safety and respect when using such accommodations -- just like everyone else.

"Like North Carolina, Senator Casperson's bill could cost Michigan thousands of jobs and millions in economic investment. In North Carolina, more than $500 million in investments is in jeopardy after their state passed similar legislation. Over 200 private businesses that create jobs and revenue in the state have condemned North Carolina's anti-LGBT law, with many pulling out new investments and jobs. We cannot let this happen in Michigan.

"Michigan Republicans like Senator Casperson should spend less time bullying Michiganders and more time on the actual problems facing our state. This hateful bill flies in the face of Michigan values like dignity, equality and respect, and it should be promptly shelved and defeated."

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