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| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-district-columbia-chief-financial-officer-salary-home-rule | Norton Introduces the District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her bill to allow D.C. to set the pay for its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The salary of the CFO is paid by D.C.’s own local funds. In the 117th Congress, the bill passed the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Under the D.C. Home Rule Act, Congress established a maximum rate of pay of the CFO, and the D.C. Council has no authority to increase that rate. Congress does not cap, or otherwise establish, the pay of any other D.C. employee. Under this bill, the CFO would be paid at the greater of a rate equal to the current maximum rate of pay or a rate established in law by D.C. “Like every other municipality in the nation, D.C. should have the authority to set the pay for their local officials. They are paid by the people they serve through their tax dollars,” Norton said. “Giving the District the ability to raise the pay for its CFO will make the position more lucrative and incentivize high quality candidates to apply when a vacancy arises.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-allow-penalty-free-withdrawals-thrift-savings-plan | Norton Introduces Bill to Allow for Penalty-Free Withdrawals from Thrift Savings Plan Accounts in Certain Emergencies | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a bill to expand the circumstances in which a recently separated federal employee can withdraw from their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account without being penalized. The Thrift Savings Plan Emergency Withdrawal Act of 2025 helps former federal employees pay their bills after leaving the federal workforce by allowing them to make penalty-free withdrawals from their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account to make up the gap between the interim payments a retiree receives during the period the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is calculating the retiree’s final annuity and the estimated final annuity, which is usually 20% to 40% less than the finalized net payment. The bill also allows penalty-free withdrawals if the individual is involuntarily separated from the federal government. “During these troubling times for federal employees, this bill will help those who are separated from the federal government and in need of financial assistance,” Norton said. “This bill will allow former federal employees avoid financial hardship by allowing them to make penalty-free withdrawals from their TSP account while OPM is calculating their final annuity, or if they are involuntarily separated from federal service.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Thrift Savings Plan Emergency Withdrawal Act of 2025 December 23, 2025 Today, I introduce the Thrift Savings Plan Emergency Withdrawal Act of 2025, which would expand the circumstances in which a federal employee recently separated from the federal government can take a penalty-free withdrawal from their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account. This bill would help former federal employees pay their bills after separation. First, this bill would allow a penalty-free withdrawal to make up the gap between the interim payments a retiree receives during the period the Office of Personnel Management is calculating the retiree’s fin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-house-committee-natural-resources-passage-make-district | Norton Statement on House Committee on Natural Resources Passage of the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement after the House Committee on Natural Resources passed the anti-D.C. bill, the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act (H.R. 5103), which would undermine D.C.’s autonomy by codifying parts of President Trump’s executive order of the same name into law, including creating a so-called “District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission.” The commission would, amongst other things, drastically increase the enforcement of Federal immigration law in the District and review D.C. laws and policies. “In a time where agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement are terrorizing communities across the nation with their extreme tactics, this bill would further enhance these tactics in D.C. by redirecting law enforcement resources on all levels to deport individuals and separate families,” Norton said. “This bill and the executive order that preceded it were born out of flawed data that states that D.C.’s crime rate is at an all-time high, when in reality, violent crime was down 35% in 2024 and overall violent crime in D.C. is at a 30-year low, according to statistics released by the Department of Justice. “One of the more insulting aspects of this paternalistic bill is that the proposed ‘District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission’ would not even be required to have D.C. officials on it. Let me be clear: Republican members of Congress, who are not accountable to D.C., have no business dictating the local laws of a city where 700,000 people live, work, and have chosen their own leaders through the democratic process. If Republicans truly cared about making D.C. safe and beautiful, then they would fully fund the National Park Service, which maintains over 90% of D.C.’s park land, and has lost a quarter of their staff.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-booker-reintroduce-legislation-safeguard-marijuana-rights-federally | Norton, Booker Reintroduce Legislation to Safeguard Marijuana Rights in Federally Assisted Housing | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act today to permit the use of marijuana in federally assisted housing, including public housing and Section 8 housing, in compliance with the marijuana laws of the state (including the District of Columbia) where the property is located. Under current federal law, users of drugs that are illegal, including marijuana, are prohibited from being admitted into federally assisted housing. Federal law also allows landlords to evict residents of federally assisted housing for illegal drug use. Adult-use marijuana, medical marijuana or both are currently legal in D.C., New Jersey and 39 other states, and over 90 percent of Americans support legalized medical marijuana. “Individuals living in federally funded housing should not fear eviction simply for treating their medical conditions or for seeking a substance legal in their state,” Congresswoman Norton said. “Increasingly, Americans are changing their views on marijuana, and it is time that Congress caught up with its own constituents. With so many states improving their laws, this issue should have broad bipartisan appeal because it protects states’ rights.” “Tenants should not be discriminated against, evicted, or denied federally assisted housing for legally using marijuana or treating a medical condition in states where it is permitted,” said Senator Booker. “The Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act would end these discriminatory practices and ensure tenants are not punished for personal choices made in accordance with state law.” For the last several years, Congress has prohibited the Department of Justice from using federal funds to prevent jurisdictions from implementing their medical marijuana laws. This bill would similarly allow individuals to use marijuana in federally assisted housing in compliance with the state’s marijuana laws and would require the Department of Housing and Urban Deve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-designate-dc-neighborhoods-need-investment-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Designate D.C. Neighborhoods in Need of Investment as Empowerment Zones | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today reintroduced a bill that would add the District of Columbia to the national empowerment zone program to provide federal tax incentives for businesses to invest in low-income areas in the District. This bill would effectively restore many of the federal tax incentives for investment in low-income D.C. neighborhoods that a Norton bill created in 1997, but that Congress refused to extend in 2011. Norton's previous tax incentives bill produced significant investment in the District of Columbia. Norton said that since Congress continues to extend the national empowerment zone program, D.C. neighborhoods that need the incentives should be able to participate in it. In her introductory statement, Norton said “With the Trump administration’s mass firings of federal employees, budget cuts and proposed relocation of federal agencies, as well as the continued prevalence of remote and hybrid work, this bill is especially important.” Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton On the Introduction of a Bill to Designate the District of Columbia as an Empowerment Zone December 9, 2025 Today, I introduce a bill that would designate certain areas of the District of Columbia as an empowerment zone. This bill effectively would reauthorize many of the unique federal tax incentives for business investment in D.C. that expired in 2011. With the Trump administration’s mass firings of federal employees, budget cuts and proposed relocation of federal agencies, as well as the continued prevalence of remote and hybrid work, this bill is especially important. In 1993, Congress created the national empowerment zone program to encourage investment in low-income communities and delegated to federal agencies the authority to designate communities as empowerment zones. D.C. was not so designated. However, in 1997, working primarily with Republicans in Congress, I created federal tax incentives for investment in D.C. by businesses and individuals. The business tax inc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-highlights-technology-reduce-aircraft-noise-transportation-subcommittee | Norton Highlights Technology to Reduce Aircraft Noise in Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation Hearing on Advanced Air Mobility | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks and question line after speaking at today’s Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation hearing on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), a term that refers to electric aircraft or unmanned aircraft. Norton used the hearing as an opportunity to highlight how AAM produces less aviation noise than a conventional aircraft, particularly through the ability of some electric models to take-off and land virtually. Norton’s remarks follow, as prepared for delivery. Remarks of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation Hearing on “America Builds: The State of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry” December 3, 2025 As a co-chair of the Quiet Skies Caucus and the member who represents the District of Columbia, which is plagued by airplane and helicopter noise, I support advanced air mobility technology that can reduce aviation noise. I am pleased we were able to get advanced aviation mobility provisions included in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Advanced aviation mobility that allows for electric vertical takeoff and landing would be especially beneficial to airport-adjacent communities like DC, since takeoffs and landings are a source of aviation noise. Q: Mr. Clark, in your testimony, you mentioned the noise benefits of electric airplanes and helicopters. Could this technology be incorporated into the federal government helicopters that frequently fly over the District of Columbia? Q: What else can Congress do to facilitate the development of low noise advanced aviation mobility? ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-disappointed-after-oversight-committee-passage-paternalistic-anti-home | Norton Disappointed After Oversight Committee Passage of ‘Paternalistic, Anti-Home Rule, and Antidemocratic’ Bill | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement after the House Oversight Committee marked up and passed an anti-home rule bill and pulled Norton’s bill to rename a post office in D.C. after Chuck Brown, the “Godfather of Go-Go,” from the agenda less than an hour before the markup began. The bill introduced by Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) would prohibit D.C. from requiring courts and administrative proceedings to defer to the mayor's interpretation of statutes and regulations. Norton’s bill, which the Committee planned to mark up but pulled from consideration, would rename the post office at 3401 12th Street NE after musician and singer Chuck Brown, the “Godfather of Go-Go.” The Committee chose not to mark up the bill at the last minute because Chuck Brown served time in prison. “I’m disappointed Rep. Hageman’s paternalistic, anti-home rule, and antidemocratic bill was marked up and passed by the Oversight Committee today. If enacted, the bill would radically change how local D.C. laws and regulations are interpreted,” Norton said. “The local D.C. courts have deferred to the D.C. executive branch’s reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes and regulations for decades without incident. The D.C. Council, which was elected by D.C. residents, took the extra step of codifying this deference. That’s the democratic process at work, and it should not be overturned by Republicans in Congress who represent far-away districts. "The Committee unceremoniously removed my bill to rename a post office for Chuck Brown from today's agenda because he served time in prison. Chuck Brown was a Washingtonian for most of his life. He created Go-Go, the official music of D.C., and shaped the District's cultural identity," Norton said. "Chuck Brown is a legend. D.C. loved him and he loved D.C. His impact on our history, our culture, and American music is undeniable, and it is unfortunate that some on the Committee would object to honoring him." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-releases-statement-ahead-todays-markup-two-dc-bills | Norton Releases Statement Ahead of Today’s Markup of Two D.C. Bills | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her markup statement on a bill introduced by Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), as prepared for delivery, ahead of today’s House Oversight Committee markup of two D.C.-related bills. The first bill, introduced by Rep. Hageman, would prohibit D.C. from requiring courts and administrative proceedings to defer to the mayor's interpretation of statutes and regulations. The second is Norton’s bill to rename the post office at 3401 12th Street NE after musician and singer Chuck Brown, the “Godfather of Go-Go.” “Rep. Hageman’s antidemocratic and paternalistic bill could radically change how local D.C. laws and regulations are interpreted,” Norton said. “For decades, the local D.C. courts have deferred to the D.C. executive branch’s reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes and regulations. The D.C. Council, which was elected by D.C. residents, took the extra step of codifying this deference, which should stand.” "I am pleased, however, that the Committee is marking up my bill to rename the post office at 3401 12th Street NE after Chuck Brown. As the ‘Godfather of Go-Go,’ he gave D.C. a unique hometown sound that was distinctly our own and brought enjoyment to all who heard him here and throughout the nation. Chuck Brown loved the District, and naming post office after him is a way D.C. can honor him in return.” Norton’s markup statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Markup of H.R. 3766 December 2, 2025 I strongly oppose this undemocratic and paternalistic bill. This bill would repeal the District of Columbia’s Review of Agency Action Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 and prohibit D.C. from enacting such a law in the future. This bill would further restrict D.C.’s authority to enact and carry out local laws and policies. D.C. local self-government is under unprecedented attack by Republicans in Congress and President Trump. This Congress, Republicans have introduced … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-give-dc-authority-over-dates-special-elections-local-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Give D.C. Authority Over Dates of Special Elections for Local Offices | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced the District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act, which would give the District complete authority to set the date of special elections for local offices, as other jurisdictions already have. The bill would remove a limitation on the District that is not only inconsistent with the self-government authority granted by the Home Rule Act, but is also counterproductive. This bill would strengthen the District's home-rule authority and does not require statehood. "Originally, the Home Rule Act required the Board of Elections to hold special elections on the first Tuesday more than 114 days from when the vacancy occurred," Norton said. "This inflexibility led to special elections being held on religious holidays and forced the District to hold a special election separate from an upcoming general election, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in unnecessary extra costs. A 2012 law I got enacted requires the Board of Elections to hold a special election on a Tuesday occurring between 70 and 174 days after the vacancy. This bill would provide even greater flexibility for the District." Pending passage and enactment of her D.C. statehood bill, Norton introduces legislation to reduce the federal government’s control over local D.C. matters and to expand D.C. equality. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-secures-victories-senate-dc-appropriations-bill | Norton Secures Victories in Senate D.C. Appropriations Bill | 2025-11-26 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced the victories she secured in the Senate’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 District of Columbia Appropriations bill, which was released yesterday. In addition to other victories for D.C., the bill would secure $40 million for the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG) and increase the DCTAG annual and lifetime awards. Notably, the bill does not contain 18 of the anti-home rule riders included in the House version of the bill. Norton secured the following victories: The bill provides $40 million for DCTAG, an increase in the annual DCTAG award from $10,000 to $15,000, and an increase in the lifetime DCTAG award from $50,000 to $75,000. The bill has only the two existing legacy riders, prohibiting D.C. from spending its own local funds on abortion services for low-income women and prohibiting D.C. from spending its own local funds to commercialize adult-use marijuana, whereas the House version of the bill contained 20 anti-home rule riders. The bill would provide $50 million for emergency planning and security costs related to the federal presence in D.C. The bill exempts D.C. from federal government shutdowns in FY 2027. The bill provides $6 million for D.C. Water for ongoing work to control flooding in D.C. and to clean up the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and Rock Creek Park. The bill provides $4 million to combat HIV/AIDS in D.C. The bill provides $600,000 for the Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Program. Norton expressed disappointment that the bill would continue to prohibit the District from spending its own local funds on abortion services for low-income women and on recreational marijuana commercialization. “Although I am disappointed that the marijuana and abortion riders are included yet again in the D.C. appropriation bill, I am pleased that the 18 other riders that were included in the House version were not,” Norton said. “D.C. has a larger population than tw… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-place-dc-seal-library-congress-alongside-state-seals-1 | Norton Introduces Bill to Place D.C. Seal in Library of Congress Alongside State Seals | 2025-11-25 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to install the official seal of the District of Columbia alongside seals of the states in the Library of Congress. Currently, the stained-glass windows in the historic building portray the seals of all states and territories that existed when the building was constructed, except for the D.C. seal, even though it was readily available at the time. The bill is part of Norton’s “Free and Equal D.C.” series of bills. “D.C. and its residents deserve equal representation in all aspects, including in the Library of Congress’ stained-glass windows that portray the history of the United States,” Norton said. “D.C. residents have always had all the obligations of American citizenship, including serving in the military during all our country’s wars since the American Revolution. D.C. residents served in the War of 1812, when the Capitol building, which then housed the Library of Congress, was burned. They should receive the same credit for fulfilling those costly obligations that residents of the states receive, including symbolic representation in the Library of Congress.” Congress often includes the District, or has corrected the omission of the District of Columbia, when honoring the states. For example, the World War II Memorial includes a column representing the District, and D.C. has two statues in the Capitol alongside two statues from each state. Many examples of D.C.’s current representation in ceremonies and symbols established to honor the states directly result from Norton’s efforts. In 2013, after a nearly 13-year legislative fight led by Norton, the District’s first statue, depicting Frederick Douglass, was unveiled in the Capitol. In February of 2022, D.C.’s second statue, depicting Pierre L’Enfant, was unveiled in the Capitol. The enacted National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2013 contained a Norton provision requiring the armed services to display the D.C. flag whenever the flags of the states are displayed. In a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-releases-remarks-ahead-speaking-house-floor-two-anti-dc-home-rule-0 | Norton Releases Remarks Ahead of Speaking on House Floor on Two Anti-D.C. Home Rule Bills | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks, as prepared for delivery, ahead of speaking on the House floor during debate on two anti-D.C. home rule bills. The first bill, introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), would require mandatory pretrial and post-conviction detention for certain crimes. The second bill, introduced by Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), would repeal D.C.'s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. "Violent crime in D.C. was down 35% last year, reaching an over 30-year low. This year, violent crime in D.C. is down 28% compared to the same period last year. Yet Republicans are hysterical, behaving as if current crime levels justify extraordinary federal overreach. The facts don't support their case,” Norton said. "Rep. Stefanik's bill would repeal D.C.'s longstanding pretrial release and detention law – a law that, inconveniently for her argument, is substantially similar to federal law. Mandatory pretrial detention without an adversary hearing amounts to taking away someone’s freedom based solely on a charge. Her bill isn’t just unconstitutional; it runs directly against one of the bedrock principles of our justice system: The accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. "Rep. Clyde's bill would repeal D.C.'s police accountability and transparency law passed in the wake of George Floyd's death. Among other things, the law gave the police chief more authority to discipline officers for serious misconduct and crimes, strengthened civilian oversight of the police department, improved public access to body-worn camera video, and imposed limitations on the purchase of military weapons and the use of force. "The D.C. Council was elected by D.C. residents. D.C. Council members are the appropriate elected officials to make D.C. laws, not Republican members of Congress representing the interests of far-away districts. "More than 700,000 D.C. residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown, are worthy and capable o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-after-house-passage-two-anti-dc-home-rule-bills | Norton Statement After House Passage of Two Anti-D.C. Home Rule Bills | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –– After the House passed two anti-D.C. home rule bills tonight, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said she was disappointed but unsurprised. The first bill, introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), would require mandatory pretrial and post-conviction detention for certain crimes. The second bill, introduced by Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), would repeal D.C.'s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. "Tonight's votes are yet another example demonstrating that House Republicans, elected to represent far-away districts, are more interested in forcing their will on D.C. residents than in representing the interests of their own constituents," Norton said. "Rep. Stefanik's bill forces mandatory detention without due process protections that the Constitution requires and Americans rightly expect, and Rep. Clyde's bill would overturn a carefully negotiated, locally supported police reform law. "The bills passed by the House tonight don't make D.C. safer. They simply substitute the judgment of politicians from New York and Georgia for the judgment of the 700,000 people who actually live here. I will continue to fight these outrageous intrusions into D.C.'s right to self-government and working towards the only permanent solution: D.C. statehood." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-establish-grant-program-mitigate-harmful-effects-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Establish Grant Program to Mitigate Harmful Effects of Train Noise, Vibrations and Derailments on Homes | 2025-11-17 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), a senior member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, introduced a bill today to establish a grant program for the design and construction of barriers to mitigate rail activity that may harm homes and their occupants, including derailments, noise and vibrations. "Constituents routinely contact me concerning the negative impact trains, including train noise and vibrations, have on their health, quality of life, and the structural integrity of their homes," Norton said. "While trains are a critical mode of transportation, the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine demonstrated the need for increased safety measures to protect the residents who live near train tracks. Physical barriers, like the kind my bill would provide for, have proven effective in mitigating the harmful effects of both train noise, vibrations and derailments.” Norton has also introduced a bill to require the Department of Transportation to submit recommendations, including cost estimates, to Congress on how to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes. Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Protecting Homes from Trains Act of 2025 November 17, 2025 Today, I introduce the Protecting Homes from Trains Act of 2025, which would establish a grant program for the design and construction of barriers to mitigate rail activity that can harm homes and their occupants, including derailments, noise and vibrations. District of Columbia residents frequently tell me about the negative impact of train noise and vibrations on their lives. Train noise and vibrations can harm health and quality of life and can even harm the structural integrity of homes. As a member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and as the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, I have been working to re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-ahead-weeks-house-votes-two-anti-dc-home-rule-bills | Norton Statement Ahead of This Week’s House Votes on Two Anti-D.C. Home Rule Bills | 2025-11-17 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement ahead of expected House votes on two anti-D.C. home rule bills this week. The first bill, introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), would require mandatory pretrial and post-conviction detention for certain crimes. The second bill, introduced by Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), would repeal D.C.'s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. The Rules Committee will consider the legislation today at 3:00 p.m. and will live stream its hearing. "D.C.'s local legislature, the D.C. Council, was elected by D.C. residents. Its members are accountable to D.C. and they are the appropriate elected officials to dictate D.C. laws, not Republican members of Congress representing the interests of far-away districts," Norton said. "It is paternalistic and condescending for Republican members of Congress to substitute their own judgment for that of D.C.'s local legislature. D.C. residents have all the obligations of American citizenship, including paying federal taxes, serving on juries and registering with the Selective Service, yet Congress denies them full local self-government and voting representation in Congress. They deserve full control of their own local affairs." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-honoring-dc-veterans-who-served-their-nation-1 | Norton Introduces Resolution Honoring D.C. Veterans Who Served Their Nation Despite Being Denied Full Voting Representation in Congress | 2025-11-10 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Ahead of Veterans Day, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her annual resolution honoring D.C.’s veterans and current service members and their families, all who served their country and continue to serve without voting representation in Congress or complete home rule. The resolution condemns the denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for D.C. veterans and their families and calls for statehood for the District. “D.C. residents have fought and died for their country in every American war, including the Revolutionary War, yet they’re still denied full voting representation in Congress and control over their own local affairs,” Norton said. “This resolution honors their sacrifices and calls for statehood so more than 700,000 Americans can finally have equality under the law with residents of the states.” Norton’s resolution follows. H. RES. __ Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on _______________ RESOLUTION Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war. Whereas, on November 11, our Nation observes Veterans Day, a Federal holiday com… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-kaine-introduce-bill-give-dc-equal-number-service-academy-nominations-0 | Norton, Kaine Introduce Bill to Give D.C. Equal Number of Service Academy Nominations and Appointments as States | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) today introduced their bill to give the District of Columbia the same number of U.S. service academy nominations and appointments as states. Currently, each member of the House and Senate is allocated five appointments to each of the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy, and is allowed to nominate 15 people for each appointment. However, because D.C. has no senators, the District is deprived of 10 appointments to each of these service academies. “This bill would bring equality to the residents of the District who choose to serve their country by applying to a service academy,” said Norton. “It is remarkable that D.C. residents volunteer to serve a country that denies them statehood, congressional voting rights and full home rule. Yet, District residents have fought in every American war, and our residents, who pay all federal taxes, including paying more federal taxes per capita than the residents of any state, deserve to have the same access to our prestigious service academies as residents of the states.” “Every young person, regardless of their zip code, should have the opportunity to compete for a nomination to be considered for admittance to one of our nation’s service academies,” said Kaine. “I’m proud to join Congresswoman Norton to introduce this bill that will ensure all residents of D.C. who hope to pursue military service through attending a military academy have the same access to do so.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-make-dc-eligible-coastal-zone-management-federal | Norton Introduces Bill to Make D.C. Eligible for Coastal Zone Management Federal Funding | 2025-11-04 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill that would make D.C. eligible for federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 and give D.C. oversight of federal agency actions that affect its coastal waters. "D.C. urgently needs the protections of the CZMA — a federal law that provides planning and technical services to help states protect, restore and develop their coastal communities and resources. Scientists predict that the tides on the Atlantic Coast could rise 2-4 feet by the year 2100, causing as much as $7 billion in D.C. property to be threatened by floodwaters," Norton said. "This includes private homes, businesses, the National Mall, federal buildings and three military bases. "Additionally, it appears that D.C.'s initial omission from the bill was a mistake. It's past time to correct this error." The House passed this bill as part of the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act in the 116th Congress. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act of 2025 November 4, 2025 Today, I introduce the District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act of 2025. This bill would amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) to make the District of Columbia an eligible entity. The House passed this bill as part of the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act in the 116th Congress. This bill would make D.C. eligible for federal funding for coastal zone management and give D.C. oversight of federal agency actions that affect its coastal waters. D.C. urgently needs the protection of the CZMA because of serious flood risks that affect federal assets, residents and businesses in D.C., including the National Mall and federal buildings in the Federal Triangle area. The CZMA provides planning and technical services to assist states in protecting, restoring and developing coastal communities and resources. Once the federal government approves a state’s coastal management pla… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-dc-government-title-equality-act-highlight-dc-prepared | Norton Introduces D.C. Government Title Equality Act to Highlight that D.C. is Prepared to Transition from District to State | 2025-10-28 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a bill to redesignate the D.C. Mayor as Governor, the D.C. Council as the Legislative Assembly, the D.C. Councilmembers as Representatives and the Chair of the D.C. Council as Speaker. These are the titles used in the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth constitution, which the District adopted in 2016 in anticipation of passage of a bill to make D.C. the 51st state. Norton introduced the bill to highlight that D.C. is prepared to make the transition from district to state. D.C. residents pay full federal taxes and D.C. operates as the functional equivalent of a state, providing state-, county- and city-level services, despite being denied voting representation in the House and Senate and full local self-government. "While members of Congress from distant states have always tried to interfere in D.C.'s local laws and regulations, this bill is particularly important at a time when attacks on D.C. home rule are more happening more frequently than at any time since the 1990s,” Norton said. "Changing the titles of key governmental figures highlights the fact that D.C. already operates as the functional equivalent of a state, despite being denied voting representation in Congress and full local self-government." This bill would not change any legal authorities. In addition to introducing her bill to grant D.C. statehood, Norton has introduced bills to reduce the federal government's control over local D.C. matters and to expand D.C. equality. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-return-statue-confederate-general-albert-pike-judiciary | Norton Statement on Return of Statue of Confederate General Albert Pike to Judiciary Square | 2025-10-27 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement after learning that the National Park Service (NPS) returned the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike to its place near Judiciary Square over the weekend. It had been in storage for five years after being pulled down by protesters in 2020. "Over the weekend, the Trump Administration followed through on its decision to restore and reinstall the Albert Pike statue to its place near Judiciary Square. The morally objectionable move is an affront to the mostly Black and Brown residents of the District of Columbia and offensive to members of the military who serve honorably,” Norton said. “Pike himself served dishonorably. He took up arms against the United States, misappropriated funds, and was ultimately captured and imprisoned by his own troops. He resigned in disgrace after committing a war crime and dishonoring even his own Confederate military service. Confederate statues should be placed in museums as historical artifacts, not remain in parks or other locations that imply honor. Pike represents the worst of the Confederacy and has no claim to be memorialized in the Nation’s capital.” Norton introduced a bill in August to permanently remove the statue and authorize the Secretary of the Interior to donate it to a museum or a similar entity. Norton’s bill was passed by the House Committee on Natural Resources in the 116th Congress. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-requiring-federal-agencies-report-advertising-spent | Norton Introduces Bill Requiring Federal Agencies to Report on Advertising Spent with Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Those Owned by Women and Minorities | 2025-10-21 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a bill to require federal agencies to include the amount they spent on advertising contracts with small disadvantaged businesses(SDBs) and businesses owned by women and minorities in the previous fiscal year, as well as projections of their spending for the upcoming fiscal year, in their annual budget justifications. "As one of the largest advertisers in the United States, the federal government has an obligation to ensure fair access for minority and women-owned media companies," Norton said. "My bill would ensure that federal agencies are striving to reach minorities and women, who often receive the news from smaller media outlets that serve more specific communities." In 2016, Norton led Members of Congress in requesting a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on their advertising contracts. The GAO report, released in July 2024, revealed that only 15% of federal advertising contract obligations went to SDBs and businesses owned by minorities and women. Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Federal Government Advertising Equity Accountability Act October 21, 2025 Today, I introduce the Federal Government Advertising Equity Accountability Act, which would require all federal agencies to include in their annual budget requests to Congress the amount they spend on advertising contracts with small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) and businesses owned by minorities and women. Federal agencies would be required to provide prior and projected total expenditures for such contracts. At my request, the Committee on Appropriations has required many federal agencies to provide such information each of the last several years, but this bill would codify this requirement and apply it to all federal agencies. In 2007, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) examined spending on advertising contracts with minority-owned businesses by five federal agencie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-legislation-repeal-government-accountability-offices-0 | Norton Introduces Legislation to Repeal Government Accountability Office’s Authority Over D.C. | 2025-10-14 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to repeal the authority of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) over the District of Columbia. GAO, a federal agency that conducts investigations and audits for Congress, has the same authority over D.C. that it has over federal agencies. GAO's authorizing statute defines D.C. as a federal agency. In addition, GAO's authorizing statute and the D.C. Home Rule Act require GAO to engage in specific types of oversight of D.C. "D.C. is not a federal agency, and it should never be treated as such," Norton said. "The District already has a locally appointed auditor and inspector general, so GAO's authority over D.C. is both redundant and offensive. GAO does not have general authority over states and cities, and it shouldn’t have authority over D.C." Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Government Accountability Office District of Columbia Home Rule Act October 14, 2025 Today, I introduce the Government Accountability Office District of Columbia Home Rule Act. This bill would repeal the authority of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) over the District of Columbia. GAO, a federal agency that conducts investigations and audits for Congress, has the same authority over D.C. that it has over federal agencies. GAO’s authorizing statute defines D.C. as a federal agency. In addition, GAO’s authorizing statute and the D.C. Home Rule Act require GAO to engage in specific types of oversight of D.C. D.C. is not a federal agency, and it should never be treated as such. D.C. already has a locally appointed auditor and inspector general, so GAO’s authority over D.C. is both redundant and offensive. GAO does not have general authority over states and cities, and therefore it should not have such authority over D.C. This bill is an important step to increase home rule for D.C. I urge my colleagues to support this bill. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-reopen-and-exempt-national-capital-planning-commission | Norton Introduces Bill to Reopen and Exempt the National Capital Planning Commission and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts from Federal Government Shutdowns | 2025-10-09 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the government shutdown closed the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to reopen these agencies and to exempt them from future shutdowns to prevent interruptions in local D.C. land-use decisions. Although Norton has introduced bills to remove NCPC’s and CFA’s authority over local D.C. land-use decisions, the agencies’ jurisdictions remain until her bills are enacted. "Many of D.C.’s local land use decisions are dictated by federal agencies when they should be under purely local control, but it adds insult to injury that these consequential decisions are delayed and interrupted during federal government shutdowns,” Norton said. "Congress should pass my National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act and my Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Home Rule Act to give D.C. greater autonomy over its land use policies. In the meantime, these agencies should be exempt from federal government shutdowns to avoid unfairly penalizing local D.C. for Congress’ disfunction.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the introduction of a bill to provide for interim appropriations for the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts with respect to any fiscal year for which appropriations are not otherwise provided for the commissions October 8, 2025 Today, I introduce a bill that would exempt from federal government shutdowns the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA). This bill is modeled on a provision I have gotten enacted each year since the 2013 federal government shutdown to exempt the District of Columbia government from federal government shutdowns. NCPC and CFA are both closed during the current federal government shutdown. Although NCPC and CFA are both federal agencies, they have a significant role in local D.C. land-use decisi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduce-bill-reopen-and-exempt-national-capital-planning-commission | Norton to Introduce Bill to Reopen and Exempt the National Capital Planning Commission and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts from Federal Government Shutdowns | 2025-10-07 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the federal government shutdown closed the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), federal agencies which play a significant role in D.C. land-use decisions, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that she plans to introduce a bill to reopen these agencies and to exempt them from future shutdowns to prevent interruptions in local D.C. land-use decisions. Although Norton has introduced bills to remove NCPC’s and CFA’s authority over these decisions, their jurisdictions remain until her bills are enacted. "While it is unfair that many of D.C.’s local land use issues are dictated by federal agencies, it adds insult to injury that these strictly local decisions are delayed and interrupted during federal government shutdowns,” Norton said. "Congress should also pass my National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act and my Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Home Rule Act to give D.C. greater autonomy over its land use policies." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-reintroduces-her-bill-give-dc-authority-grant-clemency-offenders-0 | Norton Reintroduces Her Bill to Give D.C. Authority to Grant Clemency to Offenders Convicted Under Local D.C. Laws | 2025-10-06 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) reintroduced the District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act, which would give D.C. exclusive authority, as the states and territories have, to grant clemency for D.C. crimes. While D.C. law appears to give the mayor authority to grant clemency, under current practice, clemency petitions for D.C. crimes, like federal crimes, are submitted to the Department of Justice for the president’s consideration. The District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act would give D.C. the discretion to establish its own clemency system. The House Committee on Oversight and Reform passed this bill as part of the District of Columbia Home Rule Expansion Act in the 117th Congress. “States and territories have full control over their criminal justice systems, including clemency. D.C. also should have full control over its criminal justice system,” Norton said. “Since the D.C. Council has authority to enact local D.C. laws, D.C. officials are in the best position to grant clemency for D.C. crimes.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-exempt-dc-courts-csosa-pds-federal-government-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Exempt D.C. Courts, CSOSA, PDS from Federal Government Shutdowns | 2025-09-30 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) reintroduced her bill to exempt from federal government shutdowns agencies that have jurisdiction only over District of Columbia matters but are exclusively or primarily funded by the federal government and not under the District's control. Norton emphasized that these agencies are essentially D.C. agencies that have nothing to do with federal issues or congressional shutdown matters. They provide critical criminal and civil justice services to the District and should continue to function during a federal government shutdown to protect the safety and well-being of D.C. residents. This bill includes agencies that are exclusively funded by the federal government and are not under the District's control: the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for D.C., the D.C. Courts, the D.C. Public Defender Service, the D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure, and the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission. The bill also includes the D.C. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, which is a D.C. agency but is primarily funded by the federal government. "These are criminal and civil justice agencies whose focus is exclusively on District of Columbia matters but are funded by the federal government," Norton said. " These agencies provide critical local services to D.C., including law enforcement, and should continue to function as usual during a federal government shutdown. Congress should pass this bill to prevent irreparable damage from being done to the District’s justice system as soon as possible, before the specter of yet another inevitable shutdown looms." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-mary-church-terrell-day-resolution-honoring-life-civil-0 | Norton Introduces ‘Mary Church Terrell Day’ Resolution, Honoring the Life of Civil Rights and Women's Rights Activist | 2025-09-23 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a resolution supporting the designation of September 23, 2025, as "Mary Church Terrell Day," recognizing Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements. Terrell moved to the District of Columbia in 1887 to become a teacher at M Street Colored High School, now known as Dunbar High School, which is Norton's alma mater. Terrell's parents encouraged her to pursue education, beginning her journey to become one of the first Black women to graduate from college and later to become the first Black woman appointed to the D.C. Board of Education. As a founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the National Association of Colored Women, Terrell spent her life working to advance the status of African American women as a civil and women's rights activist. "Mary Church Terrell is well known for the battles she fought in the District of Columbia to demand a more equal America, particularly for Black women," Norton said. "Her education empowered her to speak against the flaws of segregation and voter suppression. Our history books are filled with the accomplishment of men, but not enough of women who, like Mary Church Terrell, worked to change the world." The text of the resolution follows. RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2025, as “Mary Church Terrell Day”, and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell’s lasting contributions to the civil rights and women’s rights movements. Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2025, as “Mary Church Terrell Day”, and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell’s lasting contributions to the civil rights and women’s rights movements. Whereas Mary Church Terrell was born on September 23, 1863, in Memphis, Tennessee, to former enslaved persons; Whereas Mary Church Terrell’s father, Robert Reed Church, was a successful businessman and one of the South’s first … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-designate-september-national-campus-sexual-1 | Norton Introduces Resolution to Designate September as ‘National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month’ | 2025-09-23 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — As students return to campus for the fall semester, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her annual resolution to designate September as “National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.” “In recent years, sexual assaults on college campuses have been increasing. Designating September, a month when most students return to campus, as ‘National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month’ would provide a timely opportunity for colleges and universities to give specific attention to eliminating campus sexual assault. Nowhere in our society is sexual assault as prevalent as it is on college campuses, and nowhere should such conduct be least expected.” Norton has introduced this resolution the past several years to highlight the problem of sexual assaults on campuses. In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, the exposure of Jeffrey Epstein and the #MeToo movement, and especially the increase of sexual assaults in campus settings, Norton said her determination to continue to speak out has only grown, and that we must change behavior at the earliest stages of the lives of young men and women. The resolution follows. RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Whereas freshmen and sophomores in college are at a greater risk of being sexually assaulted than juniors or seniors; Whereas college students are at a higher risk of sexual assault during the first few months of school, with more than 50 percent of college sexual assaults occurring in either August, September, October, or November; Whereas many college students are survivors of ‘‘incapacitated assault’’, in which they are sexually assaulted while drugged, drunk, passed out, or otherwise incapacitated; Whereas these survivors often know their attackers; Whereas less than 12 percent of rapes and attempted rapes of college students are reported to campus authorities or local law enforcement; Whereas college sexual assault survivors are likely to tell… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-designating-september-peace-month-inspired-dc-1 | Norton Introduces Resolution Designating September as ‘Peace Month,’ Inspired by D.C. Second Graders | 2025-09-19 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, ahead of International Day of Peace on September 21, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a resolution supporting the designation of September 2025 as national “Peace Month” and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace, at home and abroad. The idea for the resolution came from the Helpful Potato Bugs, a class of second-grade students at Horace Mann Elementary School in the District of Columbia. Seven years ago, the students sent Norton a handwritten note, adorned with peace signs, expressing their desire to “help make the world a peaceful place” and for “all Americans to be nice, have no conflicts, and be very peaceful.” Norton has introduced an annual resolution supporting the designation of September as Peace Month since then. “It brings joy to my heart to reintroduce this resolution ahead of the International Day of Peace, a day that urges nations around the world to lay down their arms and focus on peacemaking and diplomacy,” Norton said. “Some of the best ideas for bills come directly from constituents, which is why I am grateful to the second graders who wrote to me in 2018, stressing the importance of a more peaceful America and world. Congress should take note that even our youngest constituents are watching, adding to our responsibility to encourage action to help achieve peace around the world.” Norton's resolution follows. RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as “Peace Month” and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace. Whereas the United Nations designated September 21 “International Day of Peace”, otherwise known as Peace Day; Whereas the United Nations General Assembly declared Peace Day as a day devoted to “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples”; Whereas all United Nations member states, organizations, regional and nongovernmental organizations, and individuals are encouraged to celebrate and recognize global peace efforts on Peace Day;… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-use-oversight-dc-hearing-make-case-statehood-700000-dc-residents-0 | Norton to Use Oversight D.C. Hearing to Make the Case for Statehood for 700,000+ D.C. Residents | 2025-09-18 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks, as prepared for delivery, in advance of today’s House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson, and D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb will testify. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and can be viewed on the Oversight Committee’s website. “This hearing shouldn’t be happening. More than 700,000 D.C. residents should never have been denied the full rights and protections that residents of the states enjoy, including the ability to enact their own local laws and policies without interference from members of Congress who are not accountable to the District,” Norton said. “However, since Republicans are determined to use the committee’s valuable time to question and disparage D.C.’s democratically enacted policy choices, I’ll use today’s hearing as a platform to highlight this injustice and make the case for ending the centuries-long denial of statehood for the residents of the District." Norton’s remarks follow, as prepared for delivery. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on “Oversight of the District of Columbia” September 18, 2025 District of Columbia residents have all the obligations of American citizenship, including paying federal taxes, serving on juries and registering with the Selective Service, yet Congress denies them full local self-government and voting representation in Congress. The only solution to this undemocratic treatment is to grant D.C. statehood. I ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a letter from leading constitutional scholars explaining why the D.C. statehood bill, H.R. 51, is constitutional. The Admissions Clause of the Constitution gives Congress authority to admit new states. All 37 new states were admitted by Congress. The District Clause of the Constitution gives Congress authority to reduce the size of the federal district, which Congre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-passage-two-anti-dc-home-rule-bills-norton-says-house-republican-cycle | After Passage of Two Anti-D.C. Home Rule Bills, Norton Says House Republican Cycle of “Disingenuous Partisanship” Towards D.C. Must End | 2025-09-17 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the House passed two anti-D.C. home rule bills to change D.C.’s criminal laws today, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said the cycle of disingenuous partisanship, in which Republicans in Congress claim to be concerned about D.C. while decreasing D.C.’s ability to make its own decisions, must end. The first bill, the D.C. CRIMES Act, was introduced by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and would amend D.C.’s Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act, changing the age at which a court is allowed discretion to impose alternative sentences on a person, other than for certain offenses, and to seal the individual’s records, from 24 to 18. The second bill, introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX), would lower the age minors can be tried as adults in D.C. to 14 years old. “Today’s vote is yet another shameful assault on the democratic rights of more than 700,000 taxpaying D.C. residents. House Republicans, none of whom represent D.C. or are accountable to its people, are once again engaging in disingenuous partisanship to impose their preferred policies on D.C. This cycle is counterproductive, and it must end,” Norton said. “This cycle of interference is not about good governance, since D.C. officials, not Republicans in Congress, are best positioned to decide what policies are beneficial for the District. It is about denying D.C. residents the basic right of self-government that every American deserves and treating the nation’s capital as Republicans’ own fiefdom, democracy be damned. Until D.C. achieves full autonomy and statehood, I will not stop fighting these undemocratic attacks.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-passage-two-anti-dc-home-rule-bills-norton-vows-fight-advancement-senate | After Passage of Two Anti-D.C. Home Rule Bills, Norton Vows to Fight Advancement in the Senate | 2025-09-17 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the House passed the second set of two anti-D.C. home rule bills it voted on this week to change D.C. laws today, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) vowed to fight their advancement in the Senate. The first bill, the D.C. Judicial Nominations Reform Act, was introduced by Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) and would eliminate the Judicial Nomination Commission, a panel of seven D.C. residents who screen, select and recommend candidates to be judges in local D.C. courts. The president must make a nomination from a list of candidates recommended by the Commission. Every other U.S. state and territory appoints its own judges with no role for the federal government. The second bill, the D.C. Policing Protection Act, was introduced by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) and would significantly weaken D.C.’s limitations on vehicular pursuits by police officers. “These outrageous anti-D.C. home rule bills are being introduced and passed by members of Congress who do not represent D.C., who are not accountable to D.C. residents, and have no mandate to substitute their own policy judgments for laws that were democratically enacted by the District,” Norton said. “Rep. Sessions’ alarming bill would eliminate the already small role D.C. is allowed to play in the selection of its own local judges and hand that power entirely to President Trump. Most crimes in D.C. are already prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney, who is nominated by the president. This bill would mean President Trump, who has extensive experience as a criminal defendant, would take an even larger portion of D.C.’s justice system from the people of D.C. It’s an offensive and unacceptable proposition. “Rep. Higgins’ bill would impose his personal views about vehicular pursuits, presumably formed during his time as a law enforcement officer in Lafayette, Louisiana, on D.C. Vehicular pursuits by police officers are inherently dangerous for officers, suspects, and bystanders, and alternatives often exist to capture a suspect. D.C. law allows vehicular … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-announces-continuing-resolution-includes-longstanding-provision-allow | Norton Announces Continuing Resolution Includes Longstanding Provision to Allow D.C. to Spend its Own Local Funds at Locally Enacted Levels | 2025-09-17 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released the following statement after the text of the House Republican's proposed continuing resolution (CR) included language allowing D.C. to spend under its current (fiscal year 2026) local budget for the duration of the CR. The text of the CR was released yesterday. “While I will not weigh in on the merits of the proposed CR itself, I am pleased it includes the longstanding provision allowing D.C. to spend its own local funds at current fiscal year 2026 levels,” Norton said. “This is a significant improvement over the previous CR, which, in a radical departure from decades of congressional practice, blocked D.C. from using $1 billion of its locally approved budget and forced the District to revert to 2024 spending levels midway through the year. "This harmful cut underscored, yet again, why D.C. needs statehood.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-releases-remarks-ahead-house-debate-bills-eliminate-dcs-role-selecting | Norton Releases Remarks Ahead of House Debate on Bills to Eliminate D.C.’s Role in Selecting D.C. Judges and Weaken Limitations on Vehicular Pursuits | 2025-09-17 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks, as prepared for delivery, in advance of speaking on the House floor later today against the D.C. Judicial Nominations Reform Act, introduced by Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), which would eliminate the already limited role D.C. has in the selection of its local judges, and the D.C. Policing Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), which would significantly weaken D.C.’s limitations on vehicular pursuits by police officers. Debate on the D.C. Judicial Nominations Reform Act, followed immediately by debate on the D.C. Policing Protection Act, will begin at 12:15 p.m. today. Votes on both bills are expected to begin at 5:30 p.m. The general public can watch the proceedings on C-SPAN or live.house.gov. Norton’s remarks follow, as prepared for delivery. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 September 17, 2025 I strongly oppose this bill, which eliminates the District of Columbia’s already small role in the selection of its local judges. I ask unanimous consent to enter into the record letters opposing this bill from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, the entire D.C. Council, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb and the D.C. Bar. I also ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a letter on this bill from the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission. Under the D.C. Home Rule Act, the president, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a chamber in which D.C. has no representation, appoints judges to the local D.C. courts. The president must make a nomination from a list of candidates recommended by the Judicial Nomination Commission. The establishment of the Judicial Nomination Commission provided D.C. with three, albeit limited, roles in the nomination of its local judges. First, members of the commission must be D.C. residents. Second, D.C. appoints three of the seven members of the commission. Third, the commission holds a public comment period on appli… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-releases-remarks-ahead-speaking-house-floor-two-anti-dc-home-rule-bills | Norton Releases Remarks Ahead of Speaking on House Floor on Two Anti-D.C. Home Rule Bills | 2025-09-16 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks, as prepared for delivery, in advance of speaking on the House floor this afternoon against the D.C. CRIMES Act, introduced by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), and a bill introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) to lower the age minors can be tried as adults in D.C. to 14 years old. Debate will begin at 2:15 p.m. ahead of votes at 4:30 p.m., and the general public can view the proceedings on C-SPAN or live.house.gov. "Republicans claim D.C.’s Youth Rehabilitation Act treats adults as juveniles. They are wrong. They either do not understand the Act or are misleading the public about it intentionally," Norton said. "But even after clearing up their confusion, I would note that D.C. is not the only jurisdiction with a so-called 'young adult offender' law. Florida, where Rep. Donalds' district lies, also has one. Regardless, Republican members of Congress have no business substituting their own judgment for that of D.C.'s local legislature." "Rep. Gill's bill would lower the minimum age to charge a minor as an adult to 14 years old. The obvious cruelty of this proposal should alarm parents everywhere. Even if it were not cruel, the bill would be counterproductive. Evidence shows that minors charged as adults are more likely to reoffend and commit violence after release than minors charged as juveniles. "Regardless of their bills’ substantive deficiencies, it is paternalistic and condescending for Republican members of Congress to substitute their own judgment for that of D.C.'s local legislature. D.C. residents have all the obligations of American citizenship, including paying federal taxes, serving on juries and registering with the Selective Service, yet Congress denies them full local self-government and voting representation in Congress. They deserve full control of their own local affairs. They deserve statehood.” Norton’s remarks follow, as prepared for delivery. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton D.C. CRIMES Act of 2… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-speak-house-floor-against-dc-bills-announces-timing-debate-and-votes | Norton To Speak on House Floor Against D.C. Bills, Announces Timing of Debate and Votes | 2025-09-15 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced she will speak during debate on the House floor against all four anti-D.C. home rule bills the House is expected to vote on this week. The general public can view the debates and votes on C-SPAN or live.house.gov. The House will debate and vote on the D.C. CRIMES Act, introduced by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), which would amend D.C.’s Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act, changing the age at which a court is allowed discretion to impose alternative sentences on a person, other than for certain offenses, and to seal the individual’s records, from 24 to 18, and a bill introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) to lower the age minors can be tried as adults in D.C. to 14 years old tomorrow, Tuesday September 16. Debate will begin at 2:15 p.m. Votes on both bills are expected to begin at 4:30 p.m. Debate on the D.C. Judicial Nominations Reform Act, introduced by Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), which would eliminate the already limited role D.C. has in the selection of its local judges, and the D.C. Policing Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), which would significantly weaken D.C.’s limitations on vehicular pursuits by police officers, will begin at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17. Votes on both bills are expected to begin at 5:30 p.m. "These anti-D.C. home rule bills were introduced by members of Congress from Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. These members do not represent D.C., are not accountable to its residents, and do not understand how the District operates. They have no business writing our laws,” Norton said. "The more than 700,000 people who call D.C. home are fully capable of governing themselves, just as residents of Florida, Texas, and Louisiana do. I will continue to defend that right—tomorrow, Wednesday, and always." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T15:07:37Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-markup-her-bill-allow-electronic-transmission-dc-legislation | Norton Statement on Markup of Her Bill to Allow Electronic Transmission of D.C. Legislation to Congress and 13 Anti-D.C. Home Rule Bills | 2025-09-11 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement on committee passage of her bill to allow the chair of the D.C. Council to transmit legislation to Congress in the form of the chair’s choosing, including in electronic form, and 13 bills introduced by Republican members of Congress targeting D.C. laws and policies. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform marked up the bills yesterday. "There shouldn't be a congressional review process for local D.C. legislation, period. However, since there is one, we must bring the process into the electronic age," Norton said. "I'm pleased the Committee marked up and passed my bill to allow the chair of the D.C. Council to send D.C. legislation electronically, which would allow both D.C. and Congress to avoid the costs imposed by the current multi-step process to physically bring the legislation to Congress." The Committee also marked up and passed 13 bills introduced by Republican members of Congress to make it more difficult for D.C. actions to become law, or to repeal or change local D.C. laws and policies. “D.C. is enduring an unparalleled wave of attacks on its autonomy and home rule from the federal government, most starkly shown when the president federalized MPD and sent thousands of National Guard troops into our streets. Yesterday’s markup is yet another assault in that barrage,” Norton said. “Republicans, emboldened by President Trump’s unacceptable and unjustified actions, are exploiting their majority to pile on by marking up over a dozen anti-home rule bills. “Let me be clear: Republican members of Congress, who are not accountable to D.C., have no business dictating the local laws of a city where 700,000 people live, work, and have chosen their own leaders through the democratic process. The people of D.C. are as deserving, as capable, and as prepared to govern themselves as any other Americans. I will fight with every tool I have to stop these attacks in their tracks – and to keep D.C. on its path toward full e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/ahead-markup-norton-releases-remarks-her-bill-permit-electronic-transmission | Ahead of Markup, Norton Releases Remarks on Her Bill to Permit Electronic Transmission of D.C. Legislation to Congress | 2025-09-10 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks in advance of today’s House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform markup of her bill to allow the chair of the D.C. Council to transmit legislation to Congress in the form of the chair’s choosing, including electronic form. This bill seeks to modernize the method D.C. legislation is transmitted to Congress for the congressional review period. “While I do not believe there should be a congressional review process for bills enacted by D.C., we can at least bring the congressional review process into the electronic age,” Norton said. “Electronic records are recognized as valid under federal and state law, and the federal government and state and local governments conduct official business electronically. Congress also conducts official business electronically. Physical transmittal of D.C. legislation is a complex, tedious process which imposes unnecessary costs on both Congress and the D.C. Council, which ran into difficulties complying during the pandemic and when increased security measures were implemented in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. Thank you to Chairman Comer for cosponsoring and marking up this bill.” Norton’s remarks follow, as prepared for delivery. District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act I thank Chairman Comer for cosponsoring and marking up this bill. This bill would bring the congressional review process for legislation adopted by D.C. into the electronic age. I want to be very clear: While I do not believe there should be a congressional review process for bills enacted by D.C., my bill does not change the review process, other than the way D.C. bills are transmitted to Congress. The D.C. Home Rule Act requires the Chair of the D.C. Council to transmit bills to Congress for a review period before the legislation takes effect. The legislation takes effect after the review period, unless a resolution of disapproval is enacted into law during the review pe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-speak-all-14-dc-focused-bills-oversight-committee-markup-wednesday | Norton to Speak on All 14 D.C.-Focused Bills in Oversight Committee Markup Wednesday | 2025-09-08 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that she will speak on all 14 bills that the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (COGR) will mark up on Wednesday. Every bill at the markup will focus on D.C. Thirteen of the bills would repeal or alter local D.C. laws, while the 14th piece of legislation is Norton’s bill to allow D.C. to comply with the Home Rule Act's requirement that local legislation be transmitted to Congress by sending it electronically. Currently the legislation must be printed and physically brought to Congress. D.C. has had difficulties physically transmitting the legislation in recent years, both during the coronavirus pandemic when the Capitol was closed to visitors and while security restrictions were in place after the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. “Despite the progress I’m making on the bill being marked up that I introduced, I fully understand that the last month has brought great difficulties to the District, and this markup does not help,” Norton said. “The president took advantage of D.C.’s unique status by federalizing our police force for the first time in history, flooded our streets with National Guard troops who are largely from far-away states and wholly unaccountable to D.C. residents, and surged federal law enforcement officers to conduct masked arrests in our neighborhoods. None of these actions are acceptable, warranted or deserved. “The Oversight Committee is now set to mark up 13 bills to repeal or alter D.C. laws on Wednesday. Republicans in Congress may have the ability to impose their will on D.C., but I will not make it easy for them. I’ll speak in Wednesday’s markup about every single D.C. bill the Committee marks up. These bills are yet further evidence of why we need D.C. statehood. “I am pleased to have gotten the Oversight Committee to agree to mark up my bill to allow D.C. to transmit legislation to Congress electronically for the congressional review period. The current requirement that D.C. physically trans… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-van-hollen-introduce-bills-grant-dc-full-control-over-dc-national-guard | Norton, Van Hollen Introduce Bills to Grant D.C. Full Control Over D.C. National Guard and Police | 2025-09-05 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced their bills to grant the District of Columbia full control over the D.C. National Guard and the Metropolitan Police Department, as the Trump Administration has asserted federal control over the D.C. police department and kept its National Guard deployed in the District’s streets for weeks. The formal introduction of these bills comes after the lawmakers announced in August their intention to do so in response to President Trump’s unprecedented federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department and deployment of the National Guard. The urgency of these measures has only grown as the Administration has reportedly extended the D.C. National Guard’s deployment through November 30 and Congressional Republicans plan more attacks on the District of Columbia’s self-governance. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is expected to mark up several such bills, which would alter or repeal local D.C. laws, next week. Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) is co-lead in the House of the National Guard bill. “D.C. residents are Americans, fully capable of governing themselves, including having full control of their police force and National Guard like residents of the states,” Norton said. “President Trump's unprecedented federalization of the D.C. Police and his activation of the D.C. National Guard without D.C.'s consent underscore the necessity of D.C. statehood. Until we get the full protections that statehood would provide, our bills repealing the president's authority to federalize the local D.C. police department and to give D.C.'s mayor control over the D.C. National Guard, like governors of states have over their National Guards, would place D.C. closer to having control over some of its most vital affairs and equality with the states, as we deserve. Senator Van Hollen, thank you for being D.C.'s determined partner in the Senate and a vigorous advocate for D.C. home rule.” “In a raw power grab,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-calls-anti-home-rule-riders-committee-passed-dc-appropriations-bill | Norton Calls Anti-Home Rule Riders on Committee-Passed D.C. Appropriations Bill “Irresponsible” and “Condescending” | 2025-09-04 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The full House Committee on Appropriations marked up and passed the fiscal year 2026 (FY 26) Financial Services and General Government (FSSG) Appropriations bill, which Norton said includes an outrageous and irresponsible number of anti-home rule riders. Republicans try to attach the riders to the annual D.C. spending bill to exert control over local D.C. matters, despite their positions as federal officials who do not represent D.C. residents. Significantly, the bill would halve funding for DCTAG, a program established by a 1999 Norton bill. DCTAG makes up the difference for D.C. residents between in-state and out-of-state tuition up to $10,000 at public institutions of higher education in the U.S. “Now, when there are more frequent Republican attacks on D.C. home rule than any time since the 1990s, it is unsurprising that the D.C. appropriations bill reported out of the Republican-controlled Appropriations Committee contains numerous and extensive riders that would condescendingly overrule the expressed will of D.C. residents, who the Republicans on the committee hypocritically regard as less worthy of having a voice in their own local affairs than their own constituents,” Norton said. “I am particularly appalled by the irresponsible 50% cut in funding for DCTAG, a program created in 1999 by a bill I authored that simply helps pay for students who are D.C. residents to attend college. Republicans in Congress have recently focused on crimes in D.C. committed by young people, yet denying opportunities for educational advancement to D.C. students only contributes to the problem. “To my fellow lawmakers across the aisle: I commit to reminding you at every opportunity that D.C. residents are equally worthy of deciding their own local affairs as your own constituents. The 700,000 people who live in the nation’s capital are no less worthy of the benefits of democracy than any other American, and I will use every tool at my disposal to see that they receive as many of those benefits as possible.” … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-files-amendment-fixing-emergency-management-americans-act-requiring | Norton Files Amendment to the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act Requiring FEMA to Submit a Plan to Supply Emergency Drinking Water for D.C. | 2025-09-03 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) filed an amendment to the FEMA Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), which is being marked up today by the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee. Norton’s amendment would direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit a plan to Congress to supply emergency drinking water to the National Capital Region (NCR) in the event the Potomac River becomes unusable as a source of drinking water. “The Potomac River is the only source of drinking water for the District of Columbia. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which supplies the drinking water for D.C., says it has only one day of backup water supply to use in the event of an emergency,” Norton said. “This is an existential threat to not only the District, but to some of our friends and neighbors in Northern Virginia. Most major metropolitan areas have a second source of drinking water, ours does not. It is imperative that FEMA develops a strategic plan to provide drinking water to the NCR should our single source be compromised.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T15:07:37Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-releases-remarks-no-troops-our-streets-press-conference | Norton Releases Remarks from “No Troops on Our Streets” Press Conference | 2025-09-03 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks from today’s “No Troops on Our Streets” press conference on President Trump’s federal surge in D.C., unlawful attempted federalization of D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department and his authoritarian ambitions for other American cities. Norton’s remarks follow, as prepared for delivery. Remarks of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton “No Troops on Our Streets” Press Conference September 3, 2025 Three weeks ago, despite historically low crime and for purposes opposed by eight out of ten D.C. residents, President Trump declared a “crime emergency” in D.C. as a pretext for federalizing D.C.’s locally funded police department. He deployed more than 2,000 National Guard troops, put guns in their hands, and sent masked ICE officers to forcibly take community members from our streets. President Trump has used D.C. residents as props in a political play to showcase his own power. While the president claims that federal control of D.C. is necessary to combat crime, his own actions severely jeopardize public safety in the District. Earlier this year, the president and Republicans in Congress intentionally limited D.C.’s ability to spend its own local funds, forcing D.C. to cut roughly one billion dollars halfway through its fiscal year from its own budget, which could have further funded D.C. police, fire and emergency response services, and other public safety efforts. He pardoned nearly 1,600 individuals who attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, including hundreds convicted of assaulting police officers. He fired and demoted dozens of D.C.'s most experienced career prosecutors, contributing to a larger backlog of criminal cases in court and denying victims of crime timely access to justice. No emergency exists in D.C. that the president did not create himself. As D.C.’s sole member of Congress, I have led the federal legislative response to President Trump’s unlawful, unwarranted, and unprecedented actions. I introduced a termi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T15:07:37Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-norton-speak-no-troops-our-streets-press-conference | MEDIA ADVISORY: Norton to Speak at “No Troops in Our Streets” Press Conference | 2025-09-02 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) – On Wednesday, September 3 at 9:30 a.m., Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will speak at a press conference opposing President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and federal law enforcement officers to the streets of American cities. WHEN: Wednesday, September 3 at 9:30 a.m. WHO: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (D-IL) Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD) Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD) Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez (NY) Where: House Triangle, U.S. Capitol East Front *Closest Metro: Capitol South* *Closest Bikeshare: 3rd & Pennsylvania Avenue SE* Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to Jowen.OrtizCintron@mail.house.gov. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T15:07:37Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-files-pro-dc-amendments-national-defense-authorization-act | Norton Files Pro-D.C. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act | 2025-08-28 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) filed several D.C.-related amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) at the Rules Committee, including amendments to: Give the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the D.C. National Guard that the governors of states and territories have over their National Guards. Repeal the president’s authority to federalize D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Require the armed forces, including the National Guard, deployed in D.C. to follow the same body camera requirements that MPD does. Require the Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard to reside in D.C. Give the District of Columbia the same number of appointments and nominations to the U.S. service academies as states. Prohibit the Department of Defense (DoD) from recouping pay from federal civilian or District of Columbia employees who took encampment leave when mobilized by the D.C. National Guard. “During these current unprecedented, unwarranted, and unlawful attacks on D.C. home rule, the importance of these amendments can’t be overstated,” Norton said. “These amendments would increase equality for D.C. in relation to the states and would be important steps to increasing home rule for D.C. " Norton also filed amendments to allow members of the Foreign Service to use Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) when an agency is undergoing a reduction in force or other restructuring. While most other federal employees are eligible for VERA if their agencies are undergoing a RIF or other restructuring, the members of the Foreign Service are not. She also filed an amendment to require the United States to dismantle its nuclear weapons and redirect resources that are being used for nuclear weapons programs to be used for addressing the climate crisis and human and infrastructure needs, such as housing, health care and restoring the environment. “I strongly oppose the Trump administration’s efforts to file federa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-thanks-dc-vote-other-organizations-their-opposition-trumps-actions-dc | Norton Thanks DC Vote, Other Organizations For Their Opposition to Trump’s Actions in D.C., Call for D.C. Statehood | 2025-08-28 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today released a statement thanking DC Vote for their outspoken support for the District of Columbia during President Donald Trump’s attempted federal takeover of D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). "I want to thank these organizations, including DC Vote, for their efforts to preserve D.C. home rule and further the goal of D.C. statehood,” Norton said. “Their recent letter opposing President Trump’s efforts to federalize MPD, which included 76 local and national organizations as signatories, proves that there is national widespread support for D.C. statehood and D.C. home rule.” The full letter and list of signatories follows: Oppose Takeover of D.C. Responsibilities, Support Statehood Instead August 21, 2025 Dear Member of Congress: On behalf of DC Vote and the 76 other undersigned local and national organizations, we write to express our strong opposition to President Trump’s takeover of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, his deployment of the National Guard in D.C., and his request for more power over the lives of Americans living in our nation’s capital. President Trump’s actions are unwarranted. Under the Home Rule Act, the President may nationalize the D.C. Metropolitan Police when an emergency exists that requires such action “for federal purposes.” No such emergency exists. Violent crime is down by 26 percent in D.C. compared to last year. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, violent crime in D.C. is at a 30-year low. The high-profile crimes cited by the President, while unacceptable, served as a pretext to launch a takeover of D.C. We urge you to reject his and other people’s efforts to continue federal control over D.C.’s local police and/or to change the Home Rule Act. Taking any of those steps would be a violation of the American principle of self-government and send a single to your constituents that their local government may be next. Instead, we urge you to cosponsor and pass the D.C. Admissions A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-require-armed-forces-including-national-guard-deployed | Norton Introduces Bill to Require Armed Forces, Including National Guard, Deployed in D.C. to Participate in Body Camera Program | 2025-08-26 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill today to require members of the armed forces, including the National Guard, deployed in D.C. in response to an order of the president to address crime or civil disturbances to participate in a body camera program similar to the one in use by D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). MPD stores videos for defined periods of time based on the type of activity captured and provides access to the video for the public and the press. “The Trump administration has deployed more than 2,000 troops to D.C. who are wholly unaccountable to D.C. residents. Even the D.C. National Guard troops are under the president’s control and do not report to the D.C. government,” Norton said. “This unwarranted deployment politicizes the military and does a disservice to members of the National Guard, who are being taken from their own families and jobs, and to D.C. residents, who neither requested nor consented to it. Body cameras would promote transparency and protect both the National Guard troops and D.C. residents from allegations of inappropriate or unlawful behavior.” Statement of CongresswomanEleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of a Bill to Require Members of the Armed Forces Performing Active Service in the District of Columbia in Response to an Order of the President Which Relates to Crime or Civil Disturbance in the District of Columbia to Participate in a Program Substantially Similar to the Body-Worn Camera Program of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia August 26, 2025 Today, I introduce a bill that would require members of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, deployed in the District of Columbia in response to an order of the President relating to crime or civil disturbance in D.C. to participate in a program substantially similar to the body-worn camera program of D.C.’s police department, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). This bill would apply to the current deployment of troops and any… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-requests-information-scope-legal-parameters-mission-and-cost-national | Norton Requests Information on Scope, Legal Parameters, Mission and Cost of National Guard Deployment in D.C. | 2025-08-25 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today wrote Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chief of the National Guard Bureau General Steven Nordhaus opposing the deployment of National Guard troops in D.C., questioning its underlying legal basis, and requesting details about the scope, mission, legal parameters and cost of the deployment. Norton requested answers in writing by this Friday, August 29th. “D.C. did not request or consent to the mass deployment of National Guard troops, who were recently authorized to carry weapons in the District despite D.C.’s crime rate being at a 30-year low,” Norton said. “A tenet of our democracy is that the military does not engage in civilian law enforcement, and it is not trained to do so in any case, which puts servicemembers and the public at risk. I urge you to end this gross abuse of power and withdraw the troops immediately.” Norton’s letter follows. August 25, 2025 The Honorable Pete Hegseth General Steven S. Nordhaus Secretary Chief Department of Defense National Guard Bureau 1300 Defense Pentagon 111 S. George Mason Dr. Washington, DC 20301 Arlington, VA 22204 Dear Secretary Hegseth and General Nordhaus: I strongly oppose the administration’s deployment of National Guard troops in the District of Columbia, which did not request or consent to this deployment. This deployment is a raw assertion of power over the more than 700,000 disenfranchised D.C. residents, a majority of whom are Black and Brown; a politicization of the military; a disservice to the members of the National Guard and their families; unwarranted; and possibly unlawful with respect to both the D.C. National Guard and the state National Guards. I request written answers to the following questions regarding this deployment no later than August 29, 2025. (1) Do the troops have authority to enforce the laws of the United States or the District of Columbia? If so, which statute authorizes them to do so? (2) Have the troops been deputized by a law enforcement agency? If so, wh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-designating-august-22nd-chuck-brown-day-0 | Norton Introduces Resolution Designating August 22nd as ‘Chuck Brown Day’ | 2025-08-22 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Chuck Brown's birthday, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a resolution designating August 22, as "Chuck Brown Day" in the District of Columbia and across the nation in honor of his contributions as the "Godfather of Go-Go." "Chuck Brown is ubiquitous with D.C., and helped make Go-Go music what it is today," Norton said. "Like Louis Armstrong with New Orleans and Chuck Berry with St. Louis, Chuck Brown is an artist who helped define his city by making Go-go music the heartbeat of D.C. I will always look back fondly at the free concert he performed 15 years ago in front of the Capitol for statehood and voting rights for D.C. residents. His contributions to D.C. and the nation should be celebrated with a day in his honor." The full text of the resolution follows. H. RES.___ Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2025, as ‘‘Chuck Brown Day’’, and honoring Chuck Brown’s contributions to music and to the District of Columbia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. NORTON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on____ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2025, as ‘‘Chuck Brown Day’’, and honoring Chuck Brown’s contributions to music and to the District of Columbia. Whereas Chuck Brown is known as the ‘‘Godfather of Go- Go’’ because he was the major architect of the musical genre known as ‘‘go-go’’, a unique mix of funk, soul, and Latin party sounds, whose popularity continues today; Whereas Chuck Brown, who was born on August 22, 1936, and passed away at the age of 75 on May 16, 2012, was a resident of the District of Columbia most of his life; Whereas Chuck Brown, who taught himself to play guitar, became a virtuoso singer, songwriter, guitarist, and band leader; Whereas Chuck Brown’s go-go beat gave the District of Columbia a musical identity of its own and reminds the Nation that the District of Columbia has always been the hometown of talented artists; Whereas Chuck Brown’s musical catalog spa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-beyer-introduce-bill-require-federal-police-officers-use-body-and | Norton, Beyer to Introduce Bill to Require Federal Police Officers Use Body and Dashboard Cameras When Congress Returns in September | 2025-08-20 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After videos circulated online of federal police officers using excessive force to make arrests as part of President Trump’s unnecessary and inflammatory surge of law enforcement in D.C., Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) announced that they’ll reintroduce their bill to require all federal police officers, including those from Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Park Police, to wear body cameras and use dashboard cameras in marked vehicles when Congress returns in September. Norton and Beyer first introduced their bill after U.S. Park Police officers shot and killed 25-year-old Bijan Ghaisar, who was unarmed, in November of 2017. The bill passed the House in 2021. "With a president in the White House abusing his power over federal law enforcement to compel local governments to enforce his cruel and inhumane policies, our country needs this bill. For D.C., that need could not be more urgent,” Norton said. “President Trump’s unjustified and inflammatory surge of federal law enforcement officers in the District has resulted in violent arrests using excessive force, but without body cameras, we’re left to rely on videos filmed by onlookers and public reporting to learn what happened. Federal officers in D.C. have recently been filmed using excessive force during arrests, refusing to identify the agency they belong to, and obscuring their own faces. Body and dashboard camera requirements would provide much-needed transparency and a chance at accountability for victims during this unprecedented timein the nation’s capital.” “Every day Washingtonians are confronted with new outrages from Trump’s unwanted and unjustified occupation of D.C., including arrests using excessive force that put people in unnecessary danger,” Beyer said. “Many of these encounters have been captured on video taken by bystanders or journalists, and I cannot help but wonder what we are not seeing because it is not caught on video. I have the same concern with ICE raids in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-equal-treatment-district-columbia-under-rural-health | Norton Introduces Equal Treatment of the District of Columbia Under the Rural Health Transformation Program Act of 2025 | 2025-08-19 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a bill which would make D.C. eligible for funding under the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (Program) established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Senate Republicans, who created the program, made only the 50 states eligible, likely depriving the District of hundreds of millions of dollars in funding. Although the Program’s title references rural health, the law permits use of funding from the Program for health care services, providers and technology outside of rural areas. “D.C. deserves to receive the same benefits from federal government programs as the states receive. Not only do D.C. residents pay federal taxes, they pay more federal taxes per capita than any state.” Norton said. “D.C. is treated as a state for most federal programs, and there is no nonpartisan argument to treat D.C. differently for the purposes of this Program.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton On the Introduction of the Equal Treatment of the District of Columbia Under the Rural Health Transformation Program Act of 2025 August 19, 2025 Today, I introduce the Equal Treatment of the District of Columbia Under the Rural Health Transformation Program Act of 2025, which would make the District of Columbia eligible for funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program (Program). The $50 billion Program was established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). While the Program’s title refers to rural health, H.R. 1 permits the Program’s funds to be used for health care services, providers and technology outside rural areas. Senate Republicans, who created the Program, made only the 50 states eligible for funding, likely depriving D.C. of hundreds of millions of dollars. D.C. is treated as a state for most federal programs because D.C. residents pay the same federal taxes as residents of states, and there is no reason D.C. should not be eligible for the Program’s funds. I urge my … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-applauds-dc-lawsuit-against-trump-administration-highlights-dc | Norton Applauds D.C. Lawsuit Against Trump Administration, Highlights D.C. Leadership’s United Resistance Against Unprecedented Attacks on Home Rule | 2025-08-15 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After D.C. sued the Trump Administration over its unlawful federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) applauded the District’s assertion of its own rights in the court system and highlighted the united resistance D.C. is mounting against the Trump Administration’s unlawful and unprecedented attacks on home rule. “I applaud D.C. Attorney General Schwalb for taking legal action to end the president’s unlawful attempt to take control of MPD,” Norton said. “The Home Rule Act permits the president to direct D.C.'s mayor to provide the 'services' of MPD for 'federal purposes' when ‘an emergency nature exists,’ not to replace D.C.'s police chief with a federal political appointee and certainly not to supplant D.C.'s decisions on how to enforce its own local laws with the Administration's directives. I’ve said repeatedly that the president’s actions are unlawful. I can attest the District has an excellent case against the unprecedented actions taken by the president, and I fully support D.C.’s defense of its own rights under the law. “On the same day D.C. is asserting its rights in court, I introduced legislation with my colleagues in Congress to end the unlawful federalization of MPD. D.C. has both the moral and the legal right to govern its own local affairs, including controlling the police force that it pays for out of its own local tax dollars. District leaders are united in our cause and using every tool at our disposal to end the egregious, unprecedented, and unlawful attempt to take over MPD.” In their resolution, Norton and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA), and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) cited President Trump’s failure to identify any special conditions of an emergency nature that require the federalization of the MPD even for a specific purpose. Violent crime in D.C. is at a more than 30-year low, having decreased 26% compared to the same time period last year. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-ranking-member-raskin-ranking-member-garcia-sen-van-hollen-announce | Norton, Ranking Member Raskin, Ranking Member Garcia, Sen. Van Hollen Announce Introduction of Legislation Terminating Trump’s Unprecedented Federalization of MPD | 2025-08-15 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) announced introduction of a joint resolution terminating President Donald Trump’s unprecedented federalization of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C., pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973. The legislation would terminate the President’s unlawful federalization of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. In an effort to justify his outrageous move to federalize local police and militarize the streets of D.C., the President has concocted a false narrative around the city’s crime rates, which have been in decline for two years and just reached a 30-year low. While the President claims there is some sort of crime emergency in D.C., he seems to be more preoccupied with the state of grass in D.C. parks and medians and selecting honorees for the Kennedy Center. And while Trump claims that federal control of D.C. is necessary to combat crime, the President's own actions are what is jeopardizing public safety in the District. He and his allies in Congress refuse to allow the District to access the $1 billion in locally-raised revenue that would have funded D.C. police, fire and emergency response services, and other public safety efforts. He fired and demoted dozens of D.C.'s most experienced career prosecutors, contributing to a larger backlog of criminal cases being held up in court and longer wait times for crime victims to obtain justice. He pardoned nearly 1,600 individuals who attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, including hundreds convicted of assaulting police officers. "President Trump’s incursions against D.C. are among the most egregious attacks on D.C. home rule in decades. D.C. residents are Americans, worthy of the same autonomy granted to residents of the states. Our l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-after-rep-ogles-announces-bill-allow-president-extend | Norton Statement After Rep. Ogles Announces Bill to Allow President to Extend Federalization of D.C. Police Indefinitely | 2025-08-14 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) announced that he would introduce a bill to amend the Home Rule Act to allow the president to extend the federalization of D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) indefinitely, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said, “Rep. Ogles’ bill is another in a series of extreme attacks on D.C. home rule. His strange and unseemly fixation on bullying D.C., a District of more than 700,000 Americans who must tolerate daily intrusions because of their geographic proximity to the federal government, is unacceptable and disgraceful to D.C. and to the Congress where he and I are both members. His bill would allow indefinite federal seizure of D.C.’s local police, which is funded by local D.C. tax dollars. “D.C. pays more federal taxes per capita than any state and more federal taxes overall than 19 states, while being denied the same voting representation in Congress or full local self-government accorded to residents of the 50 states. I will do everything in my power to block this bill’s progress and passage and prevent D.C. from suffering additional indignities at the hands of the federal government.” President Trump federalized the D.C. Police for the first time in history this week and deployed the D.C. National Guard under the auspices of a crime emergency, despite data showing violent crime in D.C. reached a more than 30-year low in 2024 and is down 26 percent this year compared to the same period last year. Republicans have introduced bills in both chambers of Congress to repeal the Home Rule Act, which aim to abolish the D.C. Council and Mayor’s office, and would leave D.C. to depend on members of Congress elected by other jurisdictions to control the District. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-after-president-trump-federalizes-dc-police-and-activates-dc | Norton Statement After President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police and Activates D.C. National Guard | 2025-08-11 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After President Trump announced that he is federalizing D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), for the first time in history, and activating the D.C. National Guard (DCNG) to address crime in the District, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said that the decision is counterproductive, potentially dangerous, and an egregious assault on D.C. home rule. “President Trump’s decision to federalize MPD and activate the D.C. National Guard to address crime is an historic assault on D.C. home rule, is a counterproductive, escalatory seizure of D.C.’s resources to use for purposes not supported by D.C. residents, and is more evidence of the urgent need to pass my D.C. statehood bill,” Norton said. “Crime in D.C. reached a 30-year low in 2024 and is down 26% this year compared to the same time period last year. The administration is justifying the decision by misleadingly citing years-old statistics. “If the federal government wanted to be helpful, it could confirm judges to the D.C. Courts, which face a perpetual vacancy crisis due to inaction in the Senate. We should pass my D.C. Courts Home Rule Act to give the D.C. Council authority over the jurisdiction and organization of the local D.C. courts. Congress should also pass my bill to expedite the appointment of local D.C. judges. Currently, 20 percent of the D.C. Superior Court is vacant, significantly impeding D.C.’s ability to try criminal cases in court, harming public safety and access to justice. “It does not escape me that the president is calling in the DCNG on the pretext of a surge in crime that the numbers do not support, while he was nowhere to be found for hours on January 6, 2021, as D.C. officials tried to get him to mobilize the DCNG as the U.S. Capitol was under siege. The DCNG should be under control of D.C.’s chief executive, the same way governors control their Guard units. “There are more than 700,000 D.C. residents, and they are worthy and capable of governing themselves. The ultimate solution to ensure D.C. has c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-van-hollen-will-reintroduce-bills-grant-dc-full-control-over-its | Norton, Van Hollen Will Reintroduce Bills to Grant D.C. Full Control Over Its National Guard, Police as Trump Calls in D.C. National Guard and Federalizes D.C. Police | 2025-08-11 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) announced that they will reintroduce their legislation to grant the District of Columbia full control over the D.C. National Guard and the Metropolitan Police Department when Congress reconvenes in September. These measures are needed more urgently than ever as President Donald Trump today assumed control of D.C.’s police department and announced plans to deploy the National Guard in the District. The Administration took these actions without consulting D.C. government officials and despite crime being at a 30-year low in 2024 and a decrease of 26% this year compared to the same time period last year. “President Trump's unprecedented federalization of the D.C. Police today and his activation of the D.C. National Guard without D.C.'s consent underscore the necessity of D.C. statehood,” Norton said. “Until we get the full protections that statehood would provide, our bills repealing the president's authority to federalize the local D.C. police department and to give D.C.'s mayor control over the D.C. National Guard, like governors of states have over their National Guards, places D.C. closer to having control over some of its most vital affairs. Thank you to Senator Van Hollen for being my determined partner on these bills in the Senate and a vigorous advocate for D.C. home rule.” “Trump’s raw authoritarian power grab in D.C. is part of a growing national crisis. He’s playing dictator in our nation’s capital as a dress rehearsal as he pushes democracy to the brink. While we continue to fight for statehood for D.C., Trump’s assault on D.C.’s autonomy makes it all the more critical that we give the District full control over its own National Guard and police department. This is not just about self-governance for D.C. – it’s also about preventing authoritarian overreach by a lawless president like we are witnessing today,” said Senator Van Hollen. “While the District of Columbia has seen violent crime declin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-reintroduces-bill-permanently-remove-confederate-statue-albert-pike | Norton Reintroduces Bill to Permanently Remove Confederate Statue of Albert Pike | 2025-08-08 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today reintroduced her bill to permanently remove the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike near Judiciary Square and authorize the Secretary of the Interior to donate it to a museum or a similar entity. Norton said that Pike, a Confederate general who served dishonorably and was forced to resign in disgrace, represents the worst of the Confederacy and has no claim to be memorialized in the nation's capital. Norton’s bill was passed by the House Committee on Natural Resources in the 116th Congress. "This Administration’s decision to restore and reinstall the Albert Pike statue is morally objectionable and an affront to the mostly black and brown residents of the District of Columbia,” Norton said. “Pike served dishonorably. He took up arms against the United States, misappropriated funds, and was ultimately captured and imprisoned by his own troops. He resigned in disgrace after committing a war crime and dishonoring even his own Confederate military service. I've long believed Confederate statues should be placed in museums as historical artifacts, not remain in parks and locations that imply honor.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton On the Introduction of the Albert Pike Statue Removal Act August 8, 2025 Today, I introduce the Albert Pike Statue Removal Act, which would require the removal of the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike from federal land near Judiciary Square in the District of Columbia. This week, the National Park Service announced that the statue, which was illegally torn down in 2020, is scheduled to be reinstalled this year. This bill would also authorize the Secretary of the Interior to donate the statue to a museum or similar entity. In the 116th Congress, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed this bill by voice vote. Pike, a Confederate general who served dishonorably and was forced to resign in disgrace, represents the worst of the Confederacy. So… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-make-blue-envelope-programs-eligible-federal | Norton Introduces Bill to Make “Blue Envelope” Programs Eligible for Federal Transportation Safety Funding | 2025-08-07 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to make “blue envelope” programs, which improve interactions between police officers and drivers with difficulty communicating through speech during traffic stops, eligible for federal transportation safety funding. The programs, which allow drivers to receive a blue envelope that explains the driver’s limitations on the front and hold documents that an officer might request during a traffic stop inside, exist in many parts of the country but currently aren’t eligible for federal transportation funding. The first blue envelope program, instituted by Connecticut in 2020, was designed to aid drivers on the autism spectrum. The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has endorsed the bill. "Blue envelope programs are an effective way to smooth interactions between police officers and drivers with disabilities and help prevent miscommunications that may escalate tensions and discourage able drivers from exercising a skill necessary for independence in many parts of the country," Norton said. "Police officers in jurisdictions with the programs praise them for giving the officers a tool to quickly identify what's going on, leading to fewer negative outcomes for both police and drivers. These programs have typically passed on the state level with bipartisan support. This simple, low-cost and compassionate solution should be eligible for transportation safety funding on the federal level." "For far too many disabled Americans, traffic stops and encounters with law enforcement can be deadly," said AAPD President and CEO Maria Town. "This is especially true for people who may have language and communication barriers. The Blue Envelope Act would help mitigate the harm people with communication disabilities face during traffic stops and educate the officials who interact with them, working across language and information barriers. AAPD calls on all Members of Congress to support this bill and protect disabled drivers from danger… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-after-trump-threatens-federalize-dc-police-and-call-dc | Norton Statement After Trump Threatens to Federalize D.C. Police and Call in D.C. National Guard | 2025-08-07 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –After President Trump suggested that Congress should repeal the D.C. Home Rule Act, threatened to federalize the D.C. Metropolitan Police and call in the D.C. National Guard to address crime, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement condemning the comments and defending the right of D.C. residents to govern themselves. “Even if crime in D.C. weren’t at a historic low point, President Trump’s comments would be misguided and offensive to the more than 700,000 people who live permanently in the nation’s capital,” Norton said. “D.C. residents, a majority of whom are Black and brown, are worthy and capable of governing themselves without interference from federal officials who are unaccountable to D.C. “Although I won’t allow them to succeed, the Republicans pushing to repeal the Home Rule Act have no plan to run the District should they abolish the mayor’s office and D.C. Council. Congress, whose voting members are elected to serve districts that are not D.C., would have no incentive to effectively address issues of concern to D.C. residents because D.C. residents would have no power to vote them out of office. This year alone, congressional Republicans needlessly removed a provision in the continuing resolution that resulted in preventing D.C. from spending its own locally raised funds at its own locally enacted levels. Federal interference is the problem, not the solution. “The only permanent remedy that will protect D.C.’s ability to govern itself is enactment of my D.C. statehood bill into law.” Violent crime in D.C. reached a more than 30-year low in 2024 and is down 26 percent this year compared to the same period last year. Republicans have introduced bills in both chambers of Congress to repeal the Home Rule Act, which aim to abolish the D.C. Council and Mayor’s office, leaving D.C. to depend on members of Congress elected by other jurisdictions to run the District. The House of Representatives passed the D.C. statehood bill in 2020, the first time in history eith… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-nps-decision-reinstall-confederate-statue-albert-pike-norton-announces | After NPS Decision to Reinstall Confederate Statue of Albert Pike, Norton Announces She’ll Reintroduce Bill to Remove It | 2025-08-04 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –– After the National Park Service announced today that it will restore and reinstall the bronze statue of Confederate General Albert Pike on federal land near Judiciary Square, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said she will reintroduce her bill to permanently remove the statue and authorize the Secretary of the Interior to donate it to a museum or a similar entity. Although the statue was taken down by a crowd during a demonstration in June of 2020, Norton’s bill was later passed by the House Committee on Natural Resources. "I've long believed Confederate statues should be placed in museums as historical artifacts, not remain in parks and locations that imply honor," Norton said. "The decision to honor Albert Pike by reinstalling the Pike statue is as odd and indefensible as it is morally objectionable. Pike served dishonorably. He took up arms against the United States, misappropriated funds, and was ultimately captured and imprisoned by his own troops. He resigned in disgrace after committing a war crime and dishonoring even his own Confederate military service. Even those who want Confederate statues to remain standing would have to justify awarding Pike any honor, considering his history. "Given the NPS announcement that it will reinstall the statue, I plan to reintroduce my bill to remove the Pike statue and authorize the Secretary of the Interior to donate the statue to a museum or a similar entity. A statue honoring a racist and a traitor has no place on the streets of D.C." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-requiring-dc-national-guard-commanding-general-live-dc | Norton Introduces Bill Requiring D.C. National Guard Commanding General to Live in D.C. | 2025-07-29 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a bill to require the Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard to reside in D.C. It was marked up and passed by the Committee on Oversight and Reform in 2022. "As we work to resolve all the ways D.C. is treated differently than the states, the lack of residency requirements for federal officials responsible for public safety and law enforcement in the District, as required for other jurisdictions, is surely an important one," Norton said. "The primary reason residency requirements exist is so that government officials have a connection to the residents they serve and knowledge of the unique challenges faced by residents. Adding a residency requirement for the Commanding General of the D.C. National Guard will help ensure the Commanding General has in-depth knowledge of the issues that D.C. residents face and bring the D.C. National Guard in line with those of the states." Governors of the states and territories control their respective National Guards. The bill, the District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act, is similar to other bills Norton has introduced requiring certain federal officials to live in D.C., including U.S. District Court and Circuit Court judges for D.C., the U.S. Attorney for D.C., the U.S. Marshal for the D.C. Superior Court, the U.S. Marshal for the U.S. District Court for D.C., and the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for D.C. Norton's introductory statement follows. Statement of CongresswomanEleanor Holmes Norton on the District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act July 29, 2025 Today, I introduce the District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act, which would require the Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard to reside in D.C. Two Congresses ago, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform passed this bill. The president controls the D.C. National Guard. In contr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-raskin-van-hollen-introduce-bill-remove-name-segregationist-chevy-chase | Norton, Raskin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Remove Name of Segregationist from Chevy Chase Circle | 2025-07-22 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today introduced a bill which would remove the plaque and inscriptions bearing Francis Newlands' name from Chevy Chase Circle a federal park located in both the District of Columbia and in Maryland's 8th Congressional District, which Raskin represents. Newlands was a U.S. senator from Nevada, a conservationist and the founder of the Chevy Chase Land Company, which developed the Chevy Chase neighborhood. Newlands was also a segregationist and held racist views. The Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands held a hearing on the bill in 2022, where Norton testified that “Newlands does not deserve to be honored on federal land.” "I’ve long called for statues dedicated to Confederates and segregationists to be placed in museums, where they can be better contextualized, instead of being showcased in locations that connote honor," CongresswomanNorton said. "However, there is no redeeming value in preserving an honorific to an avowed and unrepentant racist. The plaque and fountain in Chevy Chase Circle tell no story. They are meant only to honor Newlands, a segregationist who argued that voting rights won for African Americans as a result of the Civil War should be repealed. Newlands belongs in the dust bins of history, not preserved on a traffic circle that symbolizes the unity between the nation's capital and the state of Maryland." “Associating an avowed segregationist and white supremacist with Chevy Chase Circle is an affront to the people of Maryland and D.C.,” said Rep. Raskin. “I’m partnering with Congresswoman Norton and Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks on legislation to remove Francis Newlands’ name from the Circle’s fountain and reclaim this beautiful space at the intersection of the Free State and the Capital City—two proudly diverse and welcoming places—for the recreation and enjoyment of all our neighbors.” “Francis Newlands was a white supremacist who wor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-give-dc-control-over-operations-local-dc-courts-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Give D.C. Control Over Operations of Local D.C. Courts | 2025-07-21 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.–– Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act today, which would give the D.C. Council authority over the jurisdiction and organization of the local D.C. courts. The D.C. Home Rule Act expressly prohibits D.C. from enacting any law with respect to any provision of the D.C. Code that relates to the jurisdiction and organization of the local D.C. courts. Congress can give D.C. this authority even before the District becomes the 51st state. "The District has never had authority over its local courts, even before 1997 when it was responsible for paying for the courts’ operations," Norton said. "As the duly elected and accountable local legislature for the District, it is irresponsible for the D.C. Council to be left on the sidelines while Congress, which could not care less about the local D.C. courts, remains in charge of improving their operations. My bill would correct this wrong and increase democratic autonomy and self-government for the District." Under the Home Rule Act, the D.C. Council has no authority to "enact any act, resolution, or rule with respect to any provision of title 11 of the District of Columbia Code (relating to organization and jurisdiction of the District of Columbia courts)." In 1997, under the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act, the federal government assumed the costs for several state-level functions from D.C., including the local D.C. courts. This bill would not affect the authority of the President to nominate, or the Senate to confirm, local D.C. judges, which has been within their purview since the creation of the District's modern local court system in 1970. Norton's introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act July 21, 2025 Today, I introduce the District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act. This bill would give the Council of the District of Columbia authority over the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-says-anti-home-rule-riders-subcommittee-passed-dc-appropriations-bill | Norton Says Anti-Home Rule Riders on Subcommittee-Passed D.C. Appropriations Bill are “Appalling” and “Unsurprising” | 2025-07-21 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Committee on Appropriations marked up and passed the fiscal year 2026 (FY 26) Financial Services and General Government (FSSG) Appropriations bill tonight, which Norton said includes an outrageous and irresponsible number of anti-home rule riders. Republicans try to attach the riders to the annual D.C. spending bill to exert control over local D.C. matters, despite their positions as federal officials who do not represent D.C. residents. Significantly, the bill would halve funding for DCTAG, a program established by a 1999 Norton bill. DCTAG makes up the difference for D.C. residents between in-state and out-of-state tuition up to $10,000 at public institutions of higher education in the U.S. “It is unsurprising that at a time when there are more frequent Republican attacks on D.C. home rule than any time since the 1990s, the D.C. appropriations bill reported out of a Republican-controlled subcommittee contains numerous and extensive riders that would overrule the expressed will of D.C. residents,” Norton said. “I am particularly appalled by the 50% cut in funding for DCTAG, a program created in 1999 by a bill I authored that simply helps pay for students who are D.C. residents to attend college. “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 consideration equal to that given to as their own constituents.” As reported out of the subcommittee today, the bill: Would provide $20 million for the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG), a 50% decrease from the current funding level. Would permit anyone with a concealed carry permit from any state or territory to carry a concealed handgun in D.C. and on WMATA. Would prohibit D.C. from spending its own local funds on abortion services for low-income women. Would prohibit D.C. from using local funds to carry out its Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014. Would repeal D.C.’s Death with D… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-calls-dc-appropriations-bill-text-unreasonable-and-patronizing-700000 | Norton Calls D.C. Appropriations Bill Text “Unreasonable” and “Patronizing” to 700,000+ D.C. Residents | 2025-07-20 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Committee on Appropriations today released the text of its fiscal year 2026 (FY 26) Financial Services and General Government (FSSG) Appropriations bill, which Norton said includes an outrageous number of anti-home rule riders. Republicans try to attach the riders to the annual D.C. spending bill to exert control over local D.C. matters, despite their positions as federal officials who do not represent D.C. residents. Significantly, the bill would halve funding for DCTAG, a program established by a 1999 Norton bill. DCTAG makes up the difference for D.C. residents between in-state and out-of-state tuition up to $10,000 at public institutions of higher education in the U.S. “I am outraged at the number and scope of anti-D.C. home rule riders in the bill released today,” Norton said. “In my long career representing D.C. residents in Congress, I have rarely seen a bill as unreasonable and patronizing to the more than 700,000 people who live in the nation’s capital as this one. 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.” The text released today: Would permit anyone with a concealed carry permit from any state or territory to carry a concealed handgun in D.C. and on WMATA. Would provide $20 million for the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG), a 50% decrease from the current funding level. Would prohibit D.C. from spending its own local funds on abortion services for low-income women. Would prohibit D.C. from using local funds to carry out its Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014. Would repeal D.C.’s Death with Dignity Act, and prohibits enacting any similar act. Would require D.C. to submit a report on its enforcement of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act. Would prohibit D.C. from spending its own local funds to enforce its vehicle emission standards. Wo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-give-dc-authority-appoint-all-members-board-deals | Norton Introduces Bill to Give D.C. Authority to Appoint All Members of Board that Deals Exclusively with Local D.C. Zoning | 2025-07-14 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced her bill to give the District of Columbia the authority to appoint all members of the D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment (Board), except when the Board is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to a chancery. Under current law, in general, the Board consists of a representative of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and the D.C. Zoning Commission, each of whom may be a federal official, and three mayoral appointees, subject to D.C. Council approval. The Board has no authority over federal property and Norton’s bill would not alter the Board’s authority. "The District of Columbia should be free to set its own local land-use policies like every other jurisdiction in the United States," Norton said. "We face local issues, such as a growing population and economic development, that require local solutions. Land use is a quintessentially local issue. The Board of Zoning Adjustment should be accountable to District residents and local elected officials." When the Board is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery, the Board consists of the Executive Director of NCPC, the Director of the National Park Service (or, if the President so designates, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services), and the three mayoral appointees. Norton’s bill would not change this composition. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-remove-authority-us-commission-fine-arts-over-local-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Remove Authority of U.S. Commission of Fine Arts Over Local D.C. Land Use | 2025-07-07 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill today to remove the authority of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), a federal agency, over District of Columbia-owned property and private property in D.C. The bill would expand home rule for the District. This Congress, Norton has introduced two other land-use home-rule bills, one to give D.C. the authority to appoint all members of the D.C. Zoning Commission and another to remove the authority of the National Capital Planning Commission over D.C.-owned real property. "Land-use policies are among the most important priorities for state and local jurisdictions. Whether it is the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the D.C. Zoning Commission, or the National Capital Planning Commission, federal authorities should play no role in D.C.'s local decisions about how to use its own land," Norton said. "Not only is this interference a violation of home rule, it delays and increases costs for public and private development in the District." Under presidential executive orders and federal law, the CFA has review authority over D.C.-owned parks and buildings, as well as certain private land in D.C. Under the Shipstead-Luce Act, the CFA has review authority over the design of private buildings in the District "adjacent to public buildings and grounds of major importance." Under the Old Georgetown Act, the CFA has review authority over the design of private buildings in the part of Georgetown referred to as "Old Georgetown." The Members of the CFA are appointed by the President. Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Home Rule Act July 7, 2025 Today, I introduce the Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Home Rule Act. This bill would remove the authority of the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) over non-federal real property in the District of Columbia. Under presidential executive orders (EOs) and federal law, the C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/america-gets-closer-its-semiquincentennial-norton-says-dc-statehood-long | As America Gets Closer to its Semiquincentennial, Norton Says D.C. Statehood is Long Overdue | 2025-07-03 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said that, as the nation approaches its 249th anniversary of declaring independence from Great Britain in part because of taxation without representation, the Senate must take the nation's founding slogan to heart and pass the District of Columbia statehood bill. "The treatment of D.C. is akin to the treatment of the colonies by the British. The continuation of taxation without representation in the nation's capital not only violates a main pillar of the revolution that sent our Founders to war," Norton said. "Allowing the nearly 700,000 Americans who live in the nation's capital to continue to live as second-class citizens betrays the spirit of Independence Day. On no U.S. holiday is D.C.'s inequality more deeply felt or more at war with the nation's democratic values than on July 4th. District residents not only pay federal taxes without voting representation in Congress, they pay more federal taxes per capita than any other state. July 4th summons our moral outrage to continue our fight for statehood and full equality for D.C. residents." The House has passed the D.C. statehood bill twice since 2020, most recently on April 22, 2021. D.C. pays more federal taxes than 23 states and more federal taxes per capita than any state. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-remove-authority-federal-national-capital-planning-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Remove Authority of Federal National Capital Planning Commission to Review D.C.-Owned Property | 2025-06-30 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her bill to remove the authority of the federal National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) to review or approve the development of D.C.-owned real property. "The federal government has no business in local D.C.’s land-use policies and decisions. Not only is the federal government's authority over D.C property anti-home rule, it delays and increases the cost of development in the District,” Norton said. “Additionally, NCPC’s authority over D.C.-owned real property is unnecessary, as demonstrated by the virtual absence of its use to disapprove sales or development. Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act June 30, 2025 Today, I introduce the National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act. This bill would remove the authority of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), a federal agency, to review or approve the development of District of Columbia-owned real property. This bill would also remove the requirement that the D.C. Mayor get NCPC’s approval before selling D.C.-owned real property and allow D.C. agencies to transfer jurisdiction over D.C.-owned real property among themselves without NCPC’s approval. Under federal law, NCPC has approval authority for the development of D.C.-owned buildings located in the “central area,” including the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of such buildings. D.C. is required to consult with NCPC on the development of D.C.-owned buildings outside the central area, but NCPC has only advisory authority in those areas. The central area is defined by the concurrent action of NCPC and the D.C. Council and currently consists of the Downtown and Shaw Urban Renewal Areas. NCPC’s authority over D.C.-owned real property violates D.C. home rule and is unnecessary, as demonstrated by the virtual absence of its use to d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-rename-post-office-godfather-go-go-chuck-brown | Norton Introduces Bill to Rename Post Office for “Godfather of Go-Go” Chuck Brown | 2025-06-25 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to name the post office located at 3401 12th Street NE after musician and singer Chuck Brown, the “Godfather of Go-Go,” who holds particular significance to D.C. residents for creating and popularizing go-go music and for his support of D.C. statehood. "As the ‘Godfather of Go-Go,’ Chuck Brown gave D.C. a unique hometown sound that was distinctly our own and brought enjoyment to all who heard him here and throughout the nation," Norton said. "Go-go is the beat of D.C., giving D.C. its own musical identity and reminding the nation that D.C. has always been the hometown of talented artists. We’ll never forget the free concert in 2010 Chuck Brown played in front of the Capitol for D.C. statehood and voting rights. He loved the District, and naming post office after him is a way D.C. can honor him in return.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3401 12th Street Northeast in Washington, District of Columbia, as the ‘‘Chuck Brown Post Office’’ June 23, 2025 Today, I introduce a bill to name the post office at 3401 12th Street NE in the District of Columbia for go-go legend Chuck Brown. Chuck Brown, the “Godfather of Go-Go,” is beloved by D.C. for his innovative and unique sound, which gave us go-go music. Go-go is the beat of D.C., giving D.C. its own musical identity and reminding the nation that D.C. has always been the hometown of talented artists. Chuck Brown was a strong supporter of D.C. statehood, including playing a concert on a hot and humid day on the U.S. Capitol Grounds in 2010 in support of statehood. Chuck Brown was born on August 22, 1936, and passed away on May 16, 2012. He was a D.C. resident most of his life. He taught himself to play guitar, becoming a virtuoso singer, songwriter, guitarist and band leader. His musical catalogue spanned 22 studio albums over … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-dc-zoning-commission-home-rule-act-0 | Norton Introduces D.C. Zoning Commission Home Rule Act | 2025-06-23 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced the District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act today, which would give D.C. the authority to appoint all members of the D.C. Zoning Commission (Commission). Even though the Commission has no authority over federal property, it currently consists of two federal officials (the Architect of the Capitol and the Director of the National Park Service), in addition to three members appointed by D.C.’s mayor with the D.C. Council’s approval. Despite the D.C. Home Rule Act, which gave D.C. authority over local matters, 40 percent of the members of the Commission are federal officials who are unaccountable to nearly 700,000 D.C. residents. "This bill is an essential step to increase home rule in the District of Columbia," Norton said. "Land use is a local matter in every situation, no matter the context. The federal government loses nothing because the interests of the federal government in land use in the nation's capital are protected by federal law. If anything, this will allow the federal government more resources to pursue issues within their jurisdiction." The Commission creates zoning maps and regulations, which must "not be inconsistent with the comprehensive plan for the national capital." The mayor is responsible for the local elements of the comprehensive plan, subject to Council approval. The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), which is the central federal planning agency for the federal government in D.C. and approves federal projects here, is responsible for the federal elements of the comprehensive plan. This bill would not alter the comprehensive plan process nor the authority of NCPC and the Commission. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-dc-zoning-commission-home-rule-act-1 | Norton Introduces D.C. Zoning Commission Home Rule Act | 2025-06-23 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced the District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act today, which would give D.C. the authority to appoint all members of the D.C. Zoning Commission (Commission). Even though the Commission has no authority over federal property, it currently consists of two federal officials (the Architect of the Capitol and the Director of the National Park Service), in addition to three members appointed by D.C.’s mayor with the D.C. Council’s approval. Despite the D.C. Home Rule Act, which gave D.C. authority over local matters, 40 percent of the members of the Commission are federal officials who are unaccountable to nearly 700,000 D.C. residents. "This bill is an essential step to increase home rule in the District of Columbia," Norton said. "Land use is a local matter in every situation, no matter the context. The federal government loses nothing because the interests of the federal government in land use in the nation's capital are protected by federal law. If anything, this will allow the federal government more resources to pursue issues within their jurisdiction." The Commission creates zoning maps and regulations, which must "not be inconsistent with the comprehensive plan for the national capital." The mayor is responsible for the local elements of the comprehensive plan, subject to Council approval. The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), which is the central federal planning agency for the federal government in D.C. and approves federal projects here, is responsible for the federal elements of the comprehensive plan. This bill would not alter the comprehensive plan process nor the authority of NCPC and the Commission. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-requests-comprehensive-gao-study-railway-noise-pollution | Norton Requests Comprehensive GAO Study on Railway Noise Pollution | 2025-06-23 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — As ranking member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today wrote the Comptroller General of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting that it conduct a comprehensive study on the causes and effects of railway noise pollution. Additionally, Norton asked GAO to propose ways that the federal government can reduce the negative effects of railway noise pollution. The request is similar to a bill Norton reintroduced in April to require the GAO to submit recommendations to Congress on how to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes. "D.C. residents contact me regularly about the negative impacts train noise and vibrations have on their health, quality of life and even the structural integrity of their homes," Norton said. "Although trains provide an essential mode of transportation, we can’t simply ignore the harms suffered by those who live near them, which can include structural damage, reduced property values and negative health effects. We must examine whether there are viable, cost-effective ways to mitigate the harms caused by long-term exposure to train noise and vibrations." Norton’s letter follows, with personal contact information redacted. June 23, 2025 The Honorable Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20548 Dear Comptroller General Dodaro: Passenger and freight railway traffic is a top contributor of unwanted and excessive sounds and vibrations (i.e., noise pollution). Noise pollution is emitted from train movements on tracks, horns and warnings, braking and engine idling and accelerating. Noise pollution can reduce property values and labor productivity and have adverse health effects. The U.S. Department of Transportation is responsible for regulating railway noise pollution. For example, the Federal Railroad Administration enforces regulations that set maximum sound levels from railroad equipment an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/during-pride-month-norton-introduces-bill-ban-discrimination-against-lgbtq-0 | During Pride Month, Norton Introduces Bill to Ban Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Jurors in D.C. Superior Court | 2025-06-20 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today, during Pride Month, reintroduced her District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act. The bill would clarify that D.C. residents may not be excluded or disqualified from jury service in D.C. Superior Court on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Specifically, the bill would clarify that "sex," which is a protected class under the non-discrimination law that applies to jurors in D.C. Superior Court, includes sexual orientation and gender identity. The District has one of the strongest anti-discrimination laws in the country, including protecting individuals based on sexual orientation and gender identity. However, the District cannot make its anti-discrimination law applicable to jurors in D.C. Superior Court. Under the Home Rule Act, only Congress has the authority to regulate local jury service. "During Pride month we are reminded of the many contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Nobody, including D.C. jurors, should be discriminated against based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, and D.C. juries should not be deprived of the service of LGBTQ residents," Norton said. "Until the District is given control over its local courts, it is up to Congress to pass this important bill." Norton's introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton On the Introduction of the District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2025 June 20, 2025 Today, I introduce the District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2025. This bill would clarify that D.C. residents may not be excluded or disqualified from jury service in the local D.C. trial court, the D.C. Superior Court, based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Specifically, this bill would clarify that the term “sex,” which is a protected class under the non-discrimination law that applies to jurors in the D.C. Superior Court, includes sexual orientation and gender identity. The term “sex” would also include a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/ahead-flag-day-norton-introduces-bill-allow-president-order-nations-flag-half | Ahead of Flag Day, Norton Introduces Bill to Allow President to Order Nation’s Flag at Half-Staff Upon Death of D.C. Mayor, Like Governors | 2025-06-13 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of Flag Day, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to add the Mayor of the District of Columbia to the list of principals for whom the president shall order the nation’s flag be flown at half-staff. Current law states that the president shall order the flag to be flown at half-staff “upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory.” Norton said D.C. mayors, who perform many of the same functions as state and territorial governors, clearly qualify as principals and should receive equal recognition. “Even though the District is not yet the 51st state it strives to be, we should treat a deceased mayor in the same respect as comparable figures of states, territories, or possessions, which are named in the statute,” Norton said. “I can only assume that the omission of the District of Columbia was an oversight and not meant to disrespect a deceased D.C. mayor or the residents of the District of Columbia. Adding D.C.’s mayor to the list of officials who can be honored with flags flown at half-staff is a small but, to D.C. residents, significant way to ensure residents receive the equal treatment they deserve.” Norton has successfully gotten other congressional recognition of the District of Columbia in situations where the District was overlooked while honoring the states. As a result of her work, the District of Columbia War Memorial honors only District residents who served in World War I; D.C.’s Frederick Douglass and Pierre L’Enfant statues sits in the Capitol alongside statues from the 50 states; the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 requires the armed services to display the District flag whenever the flags of the states are displayed; D.C. has a coin after it was omitted from legislation creating coins for the 50 states; the U.S. Postal Service created a D.C. stamp, like the stamps for the 50 states; and the National Park Service ad… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-says-trump-parade-will-shut-down-nations-capital-and-waste-taxpayer | Norton Says Trump Parade Will Shut Down the Nation’s Capital and Waste Taxpayer Dollars to Feed the President’s Ego | 2025-06-13 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today released a statement regarding President Trump's military parade in the District of Columbia, scheduled for tomorrow. Each year, Norton secures a federal payment to the District to cover emergency planning and security costs of large-scale events and demonstrations, including the presidential inauguration. "President Trump's longstanding wish to waste millions of taxpayer dollars for a performative military parade in the style of authoritarian leaders is finally coming true on his birthday," Norton said. "Granting his wish comes at D.C.’s expense, which will be forced to shoulder the cost of repairing the damage that dozens of military vehicles will do to local D.C. roads with an uncertain timeline for reimbursement from the federal government, if any. D.C. will also have to cope with their roads being shut down for up to four days, creating obstacles for D.C. residents seeking to go about their daily lives. “Although this parade will feed President Trump’s ego and perhaps his base, it will not serve any legitimate purpose. It’s all the more objectionable for its timing, coming after President Trump authorized the firing, buyout, or early retirement of roughly 260,000 federal workers in the name of cutting waste. “The world knows that the American military is the most powerful in the world. Unlike less powerful nations, the United States has no need to show off by strutting our soldiers and equipment to prove our strength and leadership. Instead of wasting precious taxpayer resources, we should celebrate the military by using the estimated tens of millions of dollars devoted to the parade to rehire the federal workers who performed valuable services for American taxpayers, including service members and veterans.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-house-passage-anti-dc-home-rule-immigration-bill | Norton Statement on House Passage of Anti-D.C. Home Rule Immigration Bill | 2025-06-12 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement after the House passed its third anti-D.C. home rule bill this week. The bill, introduced by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), would nullify locally-enacted D.C. laws, policies and practices regarding D.C. exchanging information about the citizenship and immigration status of individuals. It would require D.C. to comply with requests by the Department of Homeland Security regarding immigration detainers. “The substance of Rep. Higgins’ bill is irrelevant, since there is never justification for members of Congress representing other districts to legislate on local D.C. matters. However, I’ll briefly address it. “Consistent with federal law and D.C.’s values, D.C. limits cooperation with federal immigration agencies. The District concluded that cooperation would make D.C. less safe for all residents by diverting police resources and discouraging immigrants from interacting with the police department and other government agencies. D.C. is not the first or the only jurisdiction to come to this conclusion; many states, cities and counties agree. "If Republicans cared about D.C. residents or democracy, they would take up H.R. 51, the D.C. statehood bill. H.R. 51 would admit the residential and commercial areas of D.C. as a state, giving D.C. residents voting representation in Congress and full local self-government. “I will use all the tools at my disposal to prevent any further advancement of this bill.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-opposes-anti-dc-home-rule-bill-house-floor | Norton Opposes Anti-D.C. Home Rule Bill on the House Floor | 2025-06-11 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks from the House floor where she spoke today in opposition to the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025, an anti-home rule bill the House will vote on tomorrow. The bill would nullify locally enacted D.C. laws, policies and practices regarding D.C. exchanging information about the citizenship and immigration status of individuals and would require D.C. to comply with requests by the Department of Homeland Security regarding immigration detainers. “This bill is just another entry in the long list of attacks on D.C. home rule by Republicans this Congress,” Norton said. “I look forward to turning this bill into another footnote of failed attempts to undermine D.C.’s autonomy. “This bill does not promote public safety. Instead, it undermines it because it will make individuals wary of calling the proper authorities for help. In turn, this reluctance to call for help could make groups of people easy targets for criminals. "Jurisdictions across the country have passed laws to support and protect the safety of all its residents, regardless of immigration status, and D.C. is no exception, as D.C. has a tradition of upholding the values of kindness, compassion, and fairness. "If Republicans cared about the safety and well-being of D.C. residents or democracy, they would take up H.R. 51, the D.C. statehood bill. H.R. 51 would admit the residential and commercial areas of D.C. as a state, giving D.C. residents voting representation in Congress and full local self-government.” Norton’s full remarks follow, as prepared for delivery. Floor Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton H.R. 2056, the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025 June 11, 2025 I strongly oppose this undemocratic, anti-immigrant bill, which would nullify laws, policies and practices enacted by the locally elected District of Columbia government. The over 700,000 D.C. residents, the majority of whom are Black and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-opposes-two-anti-dc-home-rule-bills-house-floor | Norton Opposes Two Anti-D.C. Home Rule Bills on the House Floor | 2025-06-10 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks from the House floor where she spoke twice today in fierce opposition to two anti-home rule bills the House will vote on this week to repeal local D.C. laws. The first bill, introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), would prohibit D.C. residents who are not citizens from voting in local D.C. elections. The second, introduced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), would repeal parts of D.C.’s 2022 local police accountability and transparency law. “Last Congress, Republicans introduced 26 bills or amendments to change local D.C. election laws, including 14 to prohibit noncitizens from voting in D.C. or to repeal, nullify or prohibit the carrying out of the local D.C. law that allows noncitizens to vote in local elections,” Norton said. Yet, Republicans refuse to make the only election law change D.C. has requested, which is to make D.C. a state so that it can hold elections for voting members of the House and Senate. “D.C. allows noncitizens to vote in local elections because it believes that all adult residents deserve a say in their local government. While local D.C. law allows noncitizens to vote only in local elections, 40 states and the federal government allowed noncitizens to vote in local, state, territorial and federal elections at various points, including at the founding. The federal government first prohibited noncitizens from voting in federal elections only 29 years ago. Today, nearly 20 cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections.” The second bill Norton addressed on the House floor would repeal parts of D.C.'s 2022 local police transparency law. "Republicans regularly introduce legislation to repeal local D.C. laws. What is different about this bill is it also overrides the longstanding wishes of the D.C. police department," Norton said. "For at least a quarter century, the D.C. police department had requested increased authority to discipline officers for misconduct. The local D.C. legislature gave the departme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-house-passage-two-anti-dc-bills | Norton Statement on House Passage of Two Anti-D.C. Bills | 2025-06-10 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said that the two anti-D.C. home rule bills passed by the House today demonstrate the Republican view of D.C. as property they can exert control over to score political points instead of working on behalf of their own constituents. The first bill, introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), would prohibit D.C. residents who are not citizens from voting in local D.C. elections. The second, introduced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), would repeal parts of D.C.’s 2022 local police accountability and transparency law. “Once again, House Republicans have used countless hours of their offices’ time that rightly belongs to their own constituents to try to repeal local D.C. laws and policies, and they’ll waste even more tomorrow,” Norton said. “These bills, introduced by members elected to serve other districts, seek to bully and micromanage the affairs of local D.C. Yesterday, Chair of the House Rules Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx, inadvertently revealed how Republicans think of D.C. when she referred to D.C. as ‘a special piece of property,’ ignoring the more than 700,000 Americans who reside in the nation’s capital. “Noncitizen voting has been allowed in the United States since its founding, with nearly 20 cities allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections. Republicans introduced 26 bills or amendments to change local D.C. voting laws, including 14 to prohibit noncitizens from voting in D.C. or to repeal, nullify or prohibit the carrying out of the local D.C. law that allows residents who are not citizens to vote in local elections last Congress. Yet Republicans refuse to make the only election law change D.C. has requested: making D.C. a state so that it can hold elections for voting members of the House and Senate. "Like with voting, Republicans regularly introduce legislation to repeal other types of local D.C. laws. What is different about Rep. Garbarino’s bill is it also overrides the longstanding wishes of the D.C. police department. For at least… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/during-pride-month-norton-introduces-bill-protect-lgbtq-reproductive-rights-dc | During Pride Month, Norton Introduces Bill to Protect LGBTQ+, Reproductive Rights in D.C. | 2025-06-09 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – During Pride Month, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) reintroduced her District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act to end the unique applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to the District of Columbia. RFRA, which provides more protection for religious exercise than the First Amendment requires, applies to the federal government, the D.C. government and the territorial governments, but not to state governments. Norton's bill would ensure the District is treated the same as states, while defending LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights in D.C. "RFRA was designed to be a shield to protect religious freedom, but the Supreme Court's 2014 Hobby Lobby decision demonstrates it’s now being used as a sword to discriminate against the LGBTQ community and women," Norton said. "Additionally, members of Congress have used RFRA as a justification for trying – but failing – to overturn D.C. antidiscrimination laws. My bill is an important step in ensuring home rule for the District." Norton's introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2025 June 9, 2025 Today, I introduce the District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2025, which would end the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to the District of Columbia government. This bill would treat the D.C. government in the same manner as state governments under RFRA, and allow D.C. to protect LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights. RFRA, which provides more protection for religious exercise than the First Amendment requires, applies to the federal government and the D.C. government, but not to state governments. While RFRA was designed to be a shield to protect religious freedom, it is being used, as evidenced by the Supreme Court’s 2014 Hobby Lobby decision, as a sword to discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community and women. Republicans in Congress have cited … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-condemns-three-anti-dc-bills-ahead-rules-committee-consideration | Norton Condemns Three Anti-D.C. Bills Ahead of Rules Committee Consideration | 2025-06-09 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of today’s Rules Committee consideration of three anti-D.C. home rule bills, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said that the bills’ advancement is another example of paternalistic, undemocratic incursions by Congress on the democratically expressed will of more than 700,000 D.C. residents. The Committee will consider a bill introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) to prohibit D.C. residents who are not citizens from voting in local D.C. elections, a bill introduced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) that would repeal parts of D.C.’s 2022 local police accountability and transparency law, and a bill introduced by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) to nullify locally-enacted D.C. laws, policies and practices regarding D.C. exchanging information about the citizenship and immigration status of individuals. Higgins’ bill would require D.C. to comply with requests by the Department of Homeland Security regarding immigration detainers. “Republicans introduced 14 bills or amendments to prohibit noncitizens from voting in D.C. or to repeal, nullify or prohibit the carrying out of D.C.’s law that permits noncitizens to vote last Congress,” Norton said. “Despite being fixated on the subject of D.C. elections, Republicans refuse to make the only election law change D.C. residents have asked Congress to make, which is the right to hold elections for voting members of the House and Senate by passing my D.C. statehood bill. “It is always wrong and never the right time for Congress to legislate on local D.C. matters, but I’ll address Rep. Garbarino’s bill to repeal parts of D.C.’s police transparency law. This bill was introduced three days after House Republicans passed a continuing resolution that cut D.C.’s local budget by one billion dollars. That was an act of fiscal sabotage, which did not save the federal government any money. It’s been almost three months since the Senate passed the D.C. Local Funds Act to reverse the cut and over two months since President Trump called for an immediate House vote … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-says-chatbots-are-no-replacement-federal-workers | Norton Says Chatbots Are No Replacement for Federal Workers | 2025-06-05 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said in today’s Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (COGR) hearing on artificial intelligence that chatbots are no replacement for federal workers, as demonstrated by the current state of the Social Security Administration, where senior citizens now face 98-minute wait times to speak with customer service. “AI is a tool that can empower our public servants, but it is not a substitute for passionate and committed federal workers,” Norton said. “As a direct result of the interference with the Social Security Administration, senior citizens now face 98-minute wait times to speak with customer service, crowded lobbies at field offices, and being turned away from scheduled appointments because the agency simply does not have the employees to perform its mission. Poor customer service is not efficiency; it is failing to uphold the government’s responsibility to our constituents. “As we discuss the use of artificial intelligence in government, we must have people at the center of the conversation, including the people we represent and the federal workers who serve our country.” Norton’s remarks follow. Federal Workers Cannot Be Replaced By Chatbots Government must leverage the best technology possible to meet the ever-changing needs of the people it serves. From the creation of a national postal service to the discoveries that led to the internet, the federal government has a long history of embracing new technology to better deliver for our constituents. But our north star must always be service to the American people—not tax breaks for billionaires or backroom deals to benefit the richest man in the world at the public’s expense. As we discuss the use of artificial intelligence in government, we must have people at the center of the conversation, including the people we represent and the federal workers who serve our country. AI is a tool that can empower our public servants, but it is not a substitute for passionate and committed federal … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-says-president-trumps-proposed-dc-budget-affront-district | Norton Says President Trump’s Proposed D.C. Budget is An Affront to the District | 2025-06-03 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said that President Donald Trump's fiscal year (FY) 2026 District of Columbia budget is an affront to D.C. and that she will work to defeat its most harmful provisions, as she has in the past. The FY 26 budget would zero out funding for the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG) and impose anti-home-rule riders, including prohibiting D.C. from spending its local funds on abortion and recreational marijuana commercialization. It also proposes reduced spending on certain federal programs that benefit the District. "As with President Trump’s budget during his first administration, I will fight to ensure that these harmful proposals never see the light of day," Norton said. "I particularly want to assure D.C. parents and students, thousands of whom are away at college now, that I will continue to fight for this important funding and that I do not believe they are in danger of losing their DCTAG funds. DCTAG has been funded every year by Republican and Democratic Congresses alike since the program was created in 1999." DCTAG has been funded at $40 million for over a decade. DCTAG makes up the difference, up to $10,000, for D.C. residents between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public institutions of higher education in the United States. Norton has consistently been able to secure DCTAG funding since she got the program created in 1999, despite previous threats to zero out the program. Like his proposed budgets during his first term, the President’s FY 26 budget request does not provide funding to the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) for ongoing work to control flooding in the District and to clean up the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and Rock Creek. Norton secured $8 million for DC Water in last year’s enacted continuing resolution, and she is confident she will be able to get at least that much again because appropriators recognize that DC Water serves the Capitol and federal buildings as well. However, the President’s budget reque… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-frost-introduce-bill-remove-gender-designation-requirement-real-id-0 | Norton, Frost Introduce Bill to Remove Gender Designation Requirement from REAL ID Act During Pride Month | 2025-06-02 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, at the start of Pride Month, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to remove the requirement from the REAL ID Act that compliant licenses include a gender designation. The bill instead would leave the decision to the states, and, if a state chooses to require a gender designation, a person would be able to change the designation by self-attestation. It would also require states that include gender on their REAL ID-compliant licenses to have a neutral or other designation gender field, in addition to male or female. “This is an important bill for equality, especially for transgender Americans living under the Trump Administration,” Norton said. “Under the REAL ID Act, gender must be included on a license. This can be problematic for transgender or nonbinary individuals. I recognize that some LGBTQ individuals do not want gender designations on licenses at all, while others do want gender designations so they can express their identity. This bill strikes the middle ground, while showing Congress’ support for LGBTQ people. Thank you to Rep. Frost for joining me in leading this important bill.” "As the LGBTQ+ community faces daily attacks on their identity and very existence from the Trump Administration and conservative led states, I am proud to stand with Congresswoman Norton to ensure that transgender and nonbinary folks can have licenses that reflect their true selves," said Frost. "This bill is about showing support and solidarity with a community that has already overcome so much to live openly. Making it law that an ID will not become another barrier for our LGBTQ+ neighbors is the very least we can do." Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act June 2, 2025 Today, I introduce the REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act, which would repeal the requirement in the REAL ID Act that REAL ID-compliant licenses include gender. Instead, states would dec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-allow-state-and-local-governments-charge-sales-tax-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Allow State and Local Governments to Charge Sales Tax at Gift Shops on Federal Property | 2025-05-29 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her Federal Gift Shop Tax Act today to allow state and local governments to impose a sales tax on purchases at gift shops located on federal property. “When the federal government engages in activity that is not inherently governmental, such as operating a gift shop, there is no reason to exempt customer purchases from a sales tax. The items sold at federal gift shops, such as jewelry, games and books, are subject to a sales tax if sold on private property. “State and local governments often provide uncompensated services to federal property, such as EMS and fire service, and allowing them to impose a sales tax on gift shops would allow them to recoup some of those costs,” Norton said. “This bill is of particular importance to the District of Columbia, as it is home to a number of gift shops on federal property, such as at the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton On the Introduction of the Federal Gift Shop Tax Act May 29, 2025 Today, I introduce the Federal Gift Shop Tax Act, which would allow state and local governments to impose a sales tax at gift shops on federal property. This authority would allow these governments to generate millions of dollars in new tax revenue. When the federal government engages in activity that is not inherently governmental, such as operating a gift shop, there is no reason to exempt customer purchases from a sales tax. The items sold at federal gift shops, such as jewelry, games and books, are subject to a sales tax if sold on private property. Customers are often unaware of the sales tax exemption at gift shops on federal property, so the introduction of a sales tax is unlikely to have a significant impact on sales. It would, however, create a new revenue source for state and local governments. In addition, state and local governments ofte… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-duckworth-announce-senate-committee-passage-bill-strengthen-consumer | Norton, Duckworth Announce Senate Committee Passage of Bill to Strengthen Consumer Protections Against Fraud Involving Residential Moving Companies | 2025-05-27 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced that the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation passed their Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act last week without amendments. The bill is co-lead by Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS) and Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE). This bipartisan bill would equip the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with the necessary tools to protect consumers from fraud perpetrated by scammers in the interstate transportation of household goods. The bill was written to address a growing type of fraud involving entities that charge an up-front fee, pack and hold consumers’ household goods, then demand more funds to deliver or release the items. The companies involved have launched websites with fake 5-star reviews, and when negative reviews become prevalent, the scammers simply close the existing companies and open new ones, repeating the original scheme under a new FMCSA license. Norton and Ezell introduced the House companion bill in January. “Senate committee passage of this bill is a significant step in the right direction for consumer rights,” Norton said. “Combating illegitimate shipping companies is like a game of whack-a-mole. As soon as one business is shut down, another pops up. This bill would protect consumers by clarifying FMCSA’s authority to assess civil penalties for violations of commercial regulations, and crucially, withholding registration from applicants who fail to provide verification details demonstrating they intend to operate legitimate businesses. I thank my colleagues, Senators Duckworth and Fischer, for leading this important bipartisan bill in the Senate.” “Bad actors are constantly developing new ways to defraud hardworking Americans, so it’s critical we keep our laws up to speed in order to protect our constituents from the latest scamming techniques,” said Senator Duckworth. “I’m proud my bipartisan bill with Senator Fischer has passed through committee in the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-recognizing-dc-servicemembers-and-veterans-1 | Norton Introduces Resolution Recognizing D.C. Servicemembers and Veterans in Advance of Memorial Day | 2025-05-23 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a resolution in advance of Memorial Day recognizing District of Columbia servicemembers and veterans. The resolution calls for statehood for D.C. to ensure these servicemembers and veterans – and all District residents – enjoy the full rights of American democracy. D.C. residents have served in every war since the Revolutionary War, all without the full and equal rights that can come only with statehood. "Each year we take Memorial Day to recognize servicemembers who have died in service to our nation," Norton said. "District of Columbia servicemembers and veterans have fought and died in every war since the Revolution without the equal protections of American democracy – including voting representation in Congress – that residents of the states receive. “Now, when the will of more than 700,000 D.C. residents as expressed by their democratically elected officials is more frequently under attack by Congress than any time since the 1990s, it strikes me as particularly important to reinforce that D.C. residents have fought, risked their lives, and paid the ultimate price to defend a union that continues to deny them the same rights afforded to residents of other jurisdictions. The only remedy that will ensure permanent equality is statehood for D.C.” The House has passed Norton's D.C. statehood bill twice. When it first passed in 2020, it was the first time in history either the House or the Senate had passed the D.C. statehood bill. The text of the resolution follows. Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government through statehood for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RESOLUTION Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government through statehood for activ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-calls-committee-markup-two-anti-home-rule-bills-overturn-dc-laws | Norton Calls Committee Markup of Two Anti-Home Rule Bills to Overturn D.C. Laws Paternalistic, Undemocratic | 2025-05-21 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said that the two bills marked up and passed by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability today represent the continuation of paternalistic, undemocratic incursions by Congress on the democratically expressed will of more than 700,000 D.C. residents. A bill introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) would prohibit D.C. residents who are not citizens from voting in local D.C. elections, and a bill introduced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) would repeal parts of D.C.’s 2022 local police accountability and transparency law. “Last Congress, Republicans introduced 14 bills or amendments to prohibit noncitizens from voting in D.C. or to repeal, nullify or prohibit the carrying out of D.C.’s law that permits noncitizens to vote,” Norton said. “Yet Republicans refuse to make the only election law change D.C. residents have asked Congress to make, which is the right to hold elections for voting members of the House and Senate by passing the D.C. statehood bill. “Let’s discuss the stunning timing of Rep. Garbarino’s bill to repeal parts of D.C.’s police transparency law, though it is always wrong and never the right time for Congress to legislate on local D.C. matters. This bill was introduced three days after House Republicans passed a continuing resolution that cut D.C.’s local budget by one billion dollars. That act of fiscal sabotage, which did not save the federal government any money, has led to a freeze on overtime, hiring and pay raises, and furloughs or layoffs may be next. Nine weeks ago today, the Senate passed the D.C. Local Funds Act to reverse the cut. The D.C. Local Funds Act is just sitting in the House. Like President Trump and the National Fraternal Order of Police, I call on the House immediately to pass the D.C. Local Funds Act. "By voting to report out these bills today, I can only conclude that the Republican committee members believe that D.C. residents, a majority of whom are Black and Brown, are incapable or unworthy of governing th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-passing-rep-gerry-connolly-friend-and-ally-dc | Norton Statement on the Passing of Rep. Gerry Connolly, Friend and Ally to D.C. | 2025-05-21 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement upon learning of the passing of Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA). As a member of Congress serving the National Capital Region and a member or ranking member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, where Norton also serves, during his entire congressional career, Connolly and Norton worked closely on issues that affected both their districts and the region. “Rep. Connolly was an ally to D.C. who I worked closely with on issues relating to the National Capital Region and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability over many years,” Norton said. “This Congress he stood out for boldly fighting on behalf of federal workers even as he waged a personal war against cancer. Rep. Connolly should be seen as a role model for those aspiring to a career in public service. Although he represented Virginia’s 11th congressional district, D.C. will not soon forget his support for D.C. statehood and home rule. I send my sincere condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-urges-department-transportation-prohibit-use-helicopters-transporting | Norton Urges Department of Transportation to Prohibit Use of Helicopters for Transporting Government Officials in National Capital Region | 2025-05-19 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After receiving conflicting information from officials regarding the use of ADS-B transponders, a type of transponder used to communicate GPS data and project aircraft trajectory, in helicopter flights in the National Capital Region (NCR), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) wrote Department of Transportation (DoT) Secretary Sean Duffy on Friday urging DoT to prohibit the use of helicopters for these flights in the NCR, except for the president, vice president, and in certain emergencies. A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter from the Army Aviation Brigade at Fort Belvoir and a passenger plane collided in D.C. airspace on January 29, killing 67 people. The helicopter was not using its ADS-B transponder when the collision occurred. “I am deeply concerned that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is granting too many exceptions to the requirement that helicopters operating near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport use ADS-B transponders,” Norton said. “These transponders are critical to flight safety, particularly in crowded D.C. airspace. They broadcast several types of data to other aircraft and air traffic control, including, importantly, the state of an aircraft’s navigation systems, and will automatically alert other aircraft and air traffic control towers if the aircraft is experiencing problems with its navigational systems. “Given the tragic midair collision near DCA involving a helicopter that was not using its ADS-B transponder and many near misses, I urge you to require all helicopters operating near DCA to use ADS-B transponders, except in the case of a national security emergency or the transport of the president and vice president.” In 2023, DoD responded to an inquiry from Norton with a letter stating that the Army Aviation Brigade at Fort Belvoir executes 100% of its missions with the ADS-B transponders disabled. However, in February of this year Norton received specific reports that the Department of Defense (DoD) asserted that ADS-B transponders were enabled in D… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/two-month-anniversary-senate-passage-bill-fix-dc-budget-issue-norton-urges | On Two-Month Anniversary of Senate Passage of Bill to fix D.C. Budget Issue, Norton Urges House Vote | 2025-05-14 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the two-month anniversary of Senate passage of a bill to correct an issue caused by the recent continuing resolution (CR) to cause a projected $1 billion shortfall to D.C.’s local budget through the end of the fiscal year, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) again urged the House to bring the bill to the floor for a vote. Even after the District invoked a 2009 law that would allow it to increase its approved budget by up to 6%, D.C. is facing a projected $400 million shortfall by the end of the fiscal year because of the CR – despite having the funds, which are raised from its own local revenue and include zero federal dollars. The CR passed in March omitted a longstanding provision to allow D.C. to continue spending under its local fiscal year 2025 budget, forcing the District to revert to spending at fiscal year 2024 levels for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Senate passed a bill, introduced by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, on March 14 to correct the issue, immediately after passing the CR, but the House has yet to vote on it. President Trump called for immediate House passage of Collins’ bill on March 28. “It has now been two months since the Senate passed Senator Collins’ bill to correct the problem caused by the CR, while the House has yet to vote on the bill, despite President Trump himself calling for it,” Norton said. “I am grateful the Senate worked swiftly to correct this grave and intentional omission that has devastating consequences for the District. It’s time for the House to do its part and bring the bill to the floor for a vote. “This ordeal only helps to highlight the need for D.C. statehood so that D.C. can finally govern itself to the same extent afforded to the states, including making decisions about how to use its own local funds.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-establish-inspector-general-thrift-savings-plan-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Establish Inspector General for Thrift Savings Plan | 2025-05-13 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a bill to establish an inspector general for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), which manages the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a retirement plan available to federal employees and members of the armed services. "I frequently heard from constituents about many problems with the TSP system after it changed platforms in 2022, including discrepancies in account balances, difficulties accessing accounts, lost beneficiary information, and hours-long wait times for customer service,” Norton said. “While I am pleased that the widespread problems with the TSP’s online system have been addressed since then, the FRTIB should be held to the same standards of accountability as any other federal agency. Accountability mechanisms at FRTIB, including establishing an independent inspector general, are necessary to prevent a recurrence of similar widespread failures and ensure any future issues are promptly and effectively addressed.” After a request headed by Norton and former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), the Government Accountability Office conducted a comprehensive review of the planning, contract award and implementation of the new TSP system, as well as oversight by FRTIB. Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2025 May 13, 2025 Today, I introduce the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2025, which would create an independent Inspector General (IG) for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB). The FRTIB administers the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees. In 2022, the FRTIB launched a new recordkeeping system with the goal of modernizing TSP’s recordkeeping, improving customer service and bolstering cybersecurity. There were widespread problems with the new system, in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-provide-access-restrooms-retail-establishments-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Provide Access to Restrooms in Retail Establishments for Individuals with Certain Medical Conditions | 2025-05-08 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced her bill to require retail establishments to provide individuals who have medical conditions requiring immediate access to restrooms, such as Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis, access to employee-only bathrooms when such establishments do not have public facilities. The individual would need to present documentation of their medical condition and the bill will include provisions to protect the safety of employees. "Individuals living with chronic illnesses such as Crohn's disease, IBS and ulcerative colitis often need immediate access to restrooms," Norton said. "When public restrooms are not available, these individuals should be able to use facilities that are reserved for employees." Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have enacted similar legislation. Norton's introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Restroom Access Act of 2025 May 8, 2025 Today, I introduce the Restroom Access Act of 2025, which would require a retail establishment to provide an individual who has a medical condition requiring immediate use of a restroom, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, access to an employee-only restroom when such an establishment does not have a public restroom. Individuals would be required to present a Department of Labor-issued identification card certifying that they have an eligible medical condition. Individuals who have certain medical conditions need immediate access to a restroom. When public restrooms are not available, these individuals may experience uncomfortable or embarrassing situations. As long as there are no safety concerns, which this bill addresses, these individuals should be able to use an employee-only restroom. I urge my colleagues to support this bill. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-releases-remarks-press-conference-proposed-cut-district-columbias | Norton Releases Remarks From Press Conference on the Proposed Cut to the District of Columbia’s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage | 2025-05-02 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks from today’s press conference with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and city officials about the proposed cut to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) in the fiscal year (FY 25) 2025 budget resolution, which she said will catastrophically harm District residents. “Cutting D.C.’s FMAP would not only harm our residents, but also federal employees, officials and visitors from across the country. It would jeopardize care for children and families from all fifty states who come to our region’s renowned hospitals for treatment,” Norton said. “A reduction in D.C.’s FMAP would destabilize our healthcare system and adversely impact the hundreds of thousands of constituents who live, work, and receive care in D.C. each day,” Norton said. Norton’s full remarks follow. Remarks of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) Press Event on Proposed Cut to District of Columbia’s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, May 2, 2025 Throughout my years in Congress, I have been a staunch supporter of Medicaid, consistently advocating for legislation to enhance its benefits for D.C. residents. I strongly oppose the proposed Medicaid cuts in the FY 25 budget resolution, especially those targeting the federal match rate for D.C., known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage or FMAP. Reducing D.C.'s FMAP from seventy percent to the proposed fifty percent would be devastating for the nation's capital. It would create a $1.1 billion gap in D.C.’s local budget, an impact that would be catastrophic. A reduction in D.C.’s FMAP would destabilize our healthcare system and adversely impact the hundreds of thousands of constituents who live, work, and receive care in D.C. each day. The proposal to reduce D.C.’s FMAP is the latest in a series of attacks on D.C. The Trump administration and Republicans in Congress have consistently undermined D.C. from anti-home rule executive orders targeting the District to House Republicans' efforts to force D.C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-designate-may-1-2025-dc-statehood-day | Norton Introduces Resolution to Designate May 1, 2025, as “D.C. Statehood Day” | 2025-05-01 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a resolution expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2025, as “D.C. Statehood Day” and calling for statehood for the District through enactment of her Washington, D.C. Admission Act. "Taxation without representation is alive and well in D.C.," Norton said. "D.C. residents pay the highest federal taxes per capita and more federal taxes than 19 states. D.C. residents have fought and died in every war since the Revolution, and they deserve voting representation in Congress and full local self-government. “Highlighting the District’s need for statehood as often as possible only serves to help us reach statehood sooner, and I introduced this resolution to name May 1st, or 5/1, ‘Statehood Day’ for this very reason.” The text of the resolution follows. H. RES. __ Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2025, as “D.C. Statehood Day”. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2025, as “D.C. Statehood Day”. Whereas the United States was founded on the principles of consent of the governed and no taxation without representation; Whereas District of Columbia residents are denied voting representation in Congress and full local self-government; Whereas the District of Columbia pays more per capita Federal taxes than any State and pays more Federal taxes than 19 States; Whereas statehood would give District of Columbia residents voting representation in Congress and full local self-governm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-highlights-federal-employees-remarks-during-oversight-committee | Norton Highlights Federal Employees in Remarks During Oversight Committee Reconciliation Markup | 2025-04-30 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks from today’s Committee on Oversight and Accountability (COA) markup of its portion of the reconciliation bill, where she highlighted the valuable contributions America’s federal employees continue to make in the face of unprecedented attacks by the Trump administration. The reconciliation bill advances several proposals to reduce the pay, benefits, and protections for federal employees. “The administration and Republicans in Congress are trying to dismantle much of the federal government, gut the federal workforce and fill federal jobs with political loyalists, in violation of the Constitution, statutes and regulations,” Norton said. “Most recently, the administration stripped federal employees of their collective bargaining rights. Federal employees, who provide invaluable services to the American people, deserve praise—not derision, cruelty, fear, chaos and illegal firings. These actions would – and have – deprived the federal government of expertise and experience. This harms the services the federal government provides to all Americans.” Norton’s remarks follow. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Oversight Committee Reconciliation Markup Statement April 30, 2025 I strongly oppose the reconciliation bill, including this committee’s portion. Republicans are taking away Medicaid, food assistance, pay, benefits and protections for federal employees and other critical federal funding and programs to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations. The Trump administration and Congress have launched unprecedented attacks on federal employees, federal contract workers, federal agencies, federal programs, the rule of law and the Constitution, among other things. Most recently, the administration stripped federal employees of their collective bargaining rights. The administration and Republicans in Congress are trying to dismantle much of the federal government, gut the federal workforce and fill federal jobs wit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:06:22Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-require-federal-officials-charge-dc-supervision-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Require Federal Officials in Charge of D.C. Supervision Agencies to Reside in D.C. | 2025-04-28 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill today to require the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) and the Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia (PSA) to be D.C. residents during their tenure. CSOSA is a federal agency, and PSA is an independent entity within CSOSA. “There are residency requirements for government positions in federal law, D.C. law and the laws of jurisdictions throughout the United States. The primary reason such laws exist is to ensure that certain government officials have a connection to the residents they serve and in-depth knowledge of the unique issues and challenges these residents face,” Norton said. Norton has also introduced the District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act to require federal district court judges, federal circuit court judges, the U.S. Attorney, the two U.S. Marshals, and the federal court clerk who serve in D.C. to reside in D.C., just as such officials are required to do in other jurisdictions. Norton's introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of A Bill to Require the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia and the Director of the District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency to Reside in the District of Columbia April 28, 2025 Today, I introduce a bill that would require the Directors of two federal agencies, the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) and the District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency (PSA), to reside in the District of Columbia during their terms. There are residency requirements for government positions in federal law, D.C. law and the laws of jurisdictions throughout the United States. The primary reason such laws exist is to ensure that certain government officials have a connection to the residents they serve and in-depth … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-requiring-bop-place-dc-residents-serving-sentences-dc-0 | Norton Introduces Bill Requiring BOP to Place D.C. Residents Serving Sentences for D.C. Code Felonies Within 250 Miles of D.C. | 2025-04-24 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced her bill to require the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to place D.C. residents serving sentences for D.C. Code felonies in BOP facilities within 250 miles of D.C. Under the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, individuals serving sentences for D.C. Code felonies are in BOP custody. “More than 2,000 D.C. residents are currently serving sentences for D.C. Code felonies in BOP facilities across the country. Many are thousands of miles from their support systems," Norton said. "My bill would help D.C. residents in BOP custody maintain relationships with their families and support networks, increasing the likelihood of successfully reentering society once they've completed their sentences." Norton said that while Congress will not provide funding to BOP to build a new facility for D.C. residents serving sentences for D.C. Code felonies, there are more than enough existing BOP facilities within 250 miles of D.C. to house all such D.C. residents. Under Norton's bill, a D.C. resident who is already in a BOP facility at the time of enactment would be allowed to decline a transfer from the individual's current facility, and BOP would have authority to place a D.C. resident more than 250 miles outside of D.C. if it were in the best interest of the individual or BOP. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Improving Reentry for District of Columbia Residents in the Bureau of Prisons Act of 2025 April 24, 2025 Today, I introduce the Improving Reentry for District of Columbia Residents in the Bureau of Prisons Act of 2025. This bill would require the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to place D.C. residents serving sentences for D.C. Code felonies in BOP facilities within 250 miles of D.C. Under the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, individuals serving sentences for D.C. Code felonies are in BOP custody. Currently, more than… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-commemorating-historic-escape-attempt-slaves-dc | Norton Introduces Resolution Commemorating Historic Escape Attempt by Slaves in D.C. on Ship | 2025-04-17 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a resolution commemorating the 1848 slave escape that occurred in D.C. on the ship the Pearl. “When it comes, statehood will free District residents of every race and background from constraints that deny them the freedom and equality enjoyed by other Americans,” Norton said. “But I see it as no accident that the single largest known slave escape in American history occurred in the District. The courage of the escapees, men and women determined to be free, reminds me of the spirit D.C. residents have always had in the fight for statehood. Remembering the story of the Pearl must inspire us to achieve the freedom that only statehood can give. “The escapees’ courage against the odds should inspire D.C. residents to continue believing that statehood is within reach and that D.C. is worthy and capable of self-government, even during this time when the people in the nation’s capital are under political attack from Republicans who hold both the majority in Congress and the White House.” The text of the resolution follows. Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history. RESOLUTION Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history. Whereas, on April 16, 1848, 77 enslaved people attempted to flee slavery in the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Virginia, on the Pearl, a schooner waiting for them in the Potomac River; Whereas, on April 14, 1848, three White men brought the ship to the District of Columbia, and Daniel Drayton, the captain and owner of the Pearl, chartered the schooner for $100 and arranged for the enslaved peoples’ travel; Whereas the escape was initiated by free Blacks Paul Jennings, who had been enslaved by President James Madison, and Paul Edmonson; Whereas William Chaplin, a White abolitionist, assisted in connecting the enslaved people with Drayton; Whereas abolitionist Gerrit Smith of N… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
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