Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Federal employees are the backbone of our government and the driving force behind the programs and services Americans…”

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.

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.

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

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.