Eleanor Holmes Norton: “I think you would find a courthouse at the bottom of the list.”

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.

This bill would establish a commonsense process to ensure that qualified nominees are not indefinitely delayed by Senate inaction.

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

I have urged the administration to remove these troops immediately.