Eleanor Holmes Norton: “But, Mr. Chairman, today's hearing makes unfortunate history with an unprecedented appearance of an abuse of the rule of…”

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

D.C. has not been treated as a federal agency for funding purposes in more than 20 years precisely because doing so can force dramatic overnight cuts to essential services, including police, sanitation, and schools.

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

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