Eleanor Holmes Norton: “In my view, this situation is simply not fair. Neither is it consistent with our values as a country.”

Mr. Speaker, today, I introduce the Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2026, which would make short-term disability insurance available to federal employees.

D.C.'s local courts have faced chronic judicial vacancies for far too long, delaying justice for residents and placing an unnecessary strain on the administration of our local court system.

I would like to thank subcommittee Chair Rick Crawford for holding this hearing on transportation regulations.

Throughout my career in Congress I’ve passionately defended home rule and DC’s right to govern itself.