Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Without this bill, the long-term viability of the District of Columbia is again at risk.”

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.

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.

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