Eleanor Holmes Norton: “progress in this area hinges really on congressional action, the action we take.”

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.

I will use every tool at my disposal to stop these riders from becoming law, and I commit to reminding my fellow lawmakers across the aisle that D.C. residents deserve the same consideration as their own constituents at every opportunity.

Making it permanent would add another $4 trillion, with a 'T, to the deficit, leading us on the path to more debt.

I urge the administration to move forward to finish this rulemaking.