Eleanor Holmes Norton: “What kind of mix, for example, what kind of role that will play is still under discussions.”

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.

Our local police force should not be subject to federalization, an action that wouldn't be possible for any other police department in the country.

Because there is no limit on how long personal information can be exploited, Congress must protect these federal employees and contractors in perpetuity.

This bill would establish a commonsense process to ensure that qualified nominees are not indefinitely delayed by Senate inaction.