Eleanor Holmes Norton: “As D.C.'s Member of Congress, I am deeply familiar with the immeasurable value of having an equal seat at the…”

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

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.

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