Eleanor Holmes Norton: “This is a country of jurisdictions. Some will come later, all will come, and those who come early will be ahead.”

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

I thank my friend for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose this rule and the full-year continuing resolution. The CR is an act of fiscal sabotage against D.C. and is an abuse of power over a disenfranchised jurisdiction, the…

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.