Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Senator Carper, I particularly thank you for sponsoring our D.C. statehood bill and for being a champion for D.C. in the…”

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.

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

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.

I have one response to people with doubts about my ability to serve: Watch me.