Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Those who wrote this bill already seem to know that its constitutionality is in doubt.”

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

With this bill, House Republicans have intentionally committed nothing short of fiscal sabotage against D.C.

I would like to thank subcommittee Chair Rick Crawford for holding this hearing on transportation regulations.