Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Fulfillment of an indenture as old as America itself.”

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 am outraged at the number and scope of anti-D.C. home rule riders in the bill released today.

Lifetime identity protection is the only solution that will give the workers whose data was compromised the peace of mind they deserve.

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