Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Mr. Chairman, this is an important hearing to be held.”

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

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 believe this bill strikes the middle ground, while showing Congress' support for LGBTQ+ individuals.

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.