Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Helicopter noise is a major concern, not only in my jurisdiction, but in the national capital region.”

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

I urge the FAA to do more to combat aviation noise and to engage more with affected communities on this matter.

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.

The policies being proposed by the former President are inflationary and would cost everyday Americans thousands of dollars each year.