Eleanor Holmes Norton: “I thank the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Payne) for those cogent remarks. I yield to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms.…”

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.

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.

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

I strongly opposed the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. I urge this committee to take up legislation to overturn the Sackett decision and restore Clean Water Act protections for the Nation's rivers…