Eleanor Holmes Norton: “I am deeply saddened that some of the witnesses for this hearing were victims of crime in the District...”

In my long career representing D.C. residents in Congress, I have rarely seen a bill as unreasonable and patronizing to the more than 700,000 people who live in the nation’s capital as this one.

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

This process is key to our democracy. It provides avenues for every citizen, lawmaker, and stakeholder to provide input into the rulemaking process.

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.