Eleanor Holmes Norton: “I certainly hope--Mr. Chairman, I very much appreciate your indulgence because I certainly--as I said, our committee…”

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

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.

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.