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| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-mary-church-terrell-day-resolution-honoring-life-civil-1 | Norton Introduces ‘Mary Church Terrell Day’ Resolution, Honoring the Life of Civil Rights and Women's Rights Activist | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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, 2026, 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 remembered for the battles she fought here in the District of Columbia to build a more equal America, particularly for Black women,” Norton said. “Her education gave her the knowledge and confidence to challenge the injustices of segregation and voter suppression and to demand a more just society. Yet our history books too often celebrate the accomplishments of men while overlooking the women who, like Mary Church Terrell, helped change the course of our nation.” The text of the resolution follows. RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2026, 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, 2026, 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… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-van-hollen-introduce-no-fencing-united-states-capitol-complex-act-0 | Norton, Van Hollen Introduce No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act, which would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing on the grounds of the United States Capitol complex. After the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, a fence was erected around the Capitol that stayed in place for six months as officials recommended a permanent barrier. Norton criticized permanent fencing as both cosmetic and imprecise and instead called for smarter, state-of-the-art solutions. “Permanent fencing would send an un-American message to the nation and the world, transforming the Capitol from a place that's accessible to the people it serves into a fortress that locks them out,” CongresswomanNorton said. “The answer to security vulnerabilities is not a crude barrier that makes the Capitol look safer while doing little to address the threats. Instead, we should be investing in the intelligence, technology, training and security measures that actually protect the Capitol while preserving the openness that is fundamental to our democracy. At a time when trust in government is at historic lows, the last thing we should do is put another physical and psychological barrier between the people and the government that serves them.” “Ours is a government of, by, and for the people – and the people should always be able to safely access our nation’s Capitol and exercise their First Amendment rights. We can protect the Capitol without walling it off to the public. This legislation would ensure this complex never becomes a fortress where the American people are left on the outside looking in,” said Senator Van Hollen. Norton's introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Nortonon the Introduction ofthe No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act September 15, 2026 Today, I introduce the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act, which would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing … | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-van-hollen-wicker-introduce-no-fencing-united-states-capitol-complex | Norton, Van Hollen, Wicker Introduce No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act, which would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing on the grounds of the United States Capitol complex. After the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, a fence was erected around the Capitol that stayed in place for six months as officials recommended a permanent barrier. Norton criticized permanent fencing as both cosmetic and imprecise and instead called for smarter, state-of-the-art solutions. “Permanent fencing would send an un-American message to the nation and the world, transforming the Capitol from a place that's accessible to the people it serves into a fortress that locks them out,” CongresswomanNorton said. “The answer to security vulnerabilities is not a crude barrier that makes the Capitol look safer while doing little to address the threats. Instead, we should be investing in the intelligence, technology, training and security measures that actually protect the Capitol while preserving the openness that is fundamental to our democracy. At a time when trust in government is at historic lows, the last thing we should do is put another physical and psychological barrier between the people and the government that serves them.” “Ours is a government of, by, and for the people – and the people should always be able to safely access our nation’s Capitol and exercise their First Amendment rights. We can protect the Capitol without walling it off to the public. This legislation would ensure this complex never becomes a fortress where the American people are left on the outside looking in,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Americans go to great lengths to visit their nation’s Capitol,” said Senator Wicker. “We should make it as easy as possible to welcome them. No fence should hinder visitors from walking the halls where their elected representatives deliberate and vote.” Norton's introductory statement follow… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-designate-september-national-campus-sexual-2 | Norton Introduces Resolution to Designate September as ‘National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month’ | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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.” “September is an appropriate time to focus the nation’s attention on campus sexual assault as students return to college and begin a new academic year. Designating September as ‘National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month’ would give colleges and universities an important opportunity to strengthen prevention efforts, educate students about consent and sexual violence, and ensure that survivors know where they can turn for help and support,” Norton said. “No student should have to choose between pursuing an education and feeling safe on campus.” Norton has introduced this resolution for the past several years to highlight the problem of sexual assaults on campuses. In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein scandals and the #MeToo movement, 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 text follows. RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 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 survivor… | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-extend-educational-benefits-dependent-parents | Norton Introduces Bill to Extend Educational Benefits to Dependent Parents of Servicemembers | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 bill to expand education benefits to dependent parents of servicemembers and veterans. Under the legislation, a dependent parent could qualify for education assistance if their child dies from a service-connected disability or has a total and permanent service-connected disability. Currently only spouses and children of these servicemembers are eligible. “Parents of servicemembers make enormous sacrifices to support their children’s service, often stepping in to care for their grandchildren while their sons and daughters are deployed overseas,” Norton said. “When a servicemember is killed or becomes permanently disabled in service to our country, we should not leave those parents behind. This bill recognizes the sacrifices they have made by helping them pursue the education and training they may have put on hold and giving them a better opportunity to enter or reenter the workforce.” This legislation has been endorsed by Disabled American Veterans. The idea for the bill came from a Norton constituent. Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of a Bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for survivors’ and dependents’ educational assistance to the dependent parent of a person who dies of a service- connected disability or has a total and permanent service-connected disability, and for other purposes. August 27, 2026 Today, I introduce a bill to expand eligibility for the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, commonly referred to as Chapter 35 benefits, to dependent parents of servicemembers. The idea for this bill came from one of my constituents. Currently, the spouses and children of servicemembers who die or become disabled are eligible for Chapter 35 benefits. However, dependent parents of servicemembers are not eligible. Parents of servicemembers often fill the role of caregiver for the children of servicemembers … | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-passing-her-friend-gloria-steinem | Norton Statement on the Passing of Her Friend Gloria Steinem | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 on the death of Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist writer and organizer, who Norton knew as a friend and fellow activist for more than 50 years. "Gloria and I first met when we were organizing what came to be the modern women's political movement. We co-founded the National Women's Political Caucus in 1971 with the goal of electing more women to serve in office and collaborated many times over our more than 50 years of friendship to advance the cause of gender equality. In the decades since, from my work at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission through more than three decades in Congress, Gloria remained a steady presence and a trusted friend, someone I could always turn to for wisdom about which fights were worth having and how to win them. We shared an unflagging optimism and determination to make the future better for our daughters. "In 2013 I received the 'Gloria Award' from the Ms. Foundation, named after Ms. Magazine, which Gloria founded and I regularly contributed to. I said then that an award named after my friend should come with a receipt attached saying 'Keep on earning it.' "Gloria's work may be finished, but there is still much to do. We find ourselves again with men in power who would prefer that women limit ourselves to the role defined by our differentiating reproductive capabilities rather than the full potential of our minds. The gender pay gap has narrowed, but it persists. We must carry Gloria's example forward the only way she would have wanted: by refusing to accept less than full equality for women, and by getting back to work." Norton and Steinem first worked together in New York in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and their collaboration continued for more than five decades across the founding of key feminist institutions, Norton's tenure at the EEOC, and her service in Congress representing the District of Columbia. ### | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-designating-september-peace-month-inspired-dc-2 | Norton Introduces Resolution Designating September as ‘Peace Month,’ Inspired by D.C. Second Graders | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | 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 2026 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. Eight 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 resolutions supporting the designation of September as Peace Month since then. “I’m pleased to introduce this resolution ahead of the International Day of Peace, a commemoration that calls on nations around the world to lay down their arms and pursue peacemaking and diplomacy,” Norton said. “At a time when the United States is engaged in an illegal and ill-advised war with Iran, it is more important than ever that we reaffirm our commitment to peace and diplomacy. “Congress should take note that even our youngest constituents are paying attention. Some of the best ideas for legislation come directly from constituents, which is why I’m grateful to the second graders who wrote to me in 2018 about the importance of building a more peaceful society and world. Their voices remind us of our responsibility to uphold our constitutional role and take action to advance peace at home and around the world.” Norton's resolution follows. RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 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 wit… | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-honoring-two-postal-workers-and-three-other | Norton Introduces Resolution Honoring Two Postal Workers and Three Other Americans Killed in Anthrax Attacks | 2026-08-10 | 2026 | 2026-08 | 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 resolution honoring the late Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr., the United States Postal Service (USPS) employees who died from anthrax inhalation while working at the USPS processing facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, which is now named for them. Morris and Curseen died on October 21, 2001, and October 22, 2001, respectively. Norton’s resolution also honors three other Americans who died from exposure to anthrax during the attacks, as well as all USPS employees for their dedicated service to the nation in the face of threats to their health and to federal facilities throughout the United States. “Each Congress, I introduce this resolution to honor the lives of Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr., who were tragically lost in the 2001 anthrax attacks, to ensure that they, along with Bob Stevens, Kathy Nguyen, and Ottilie Lundgren, are never forgotten,” Norton said. “It’s important that Congress and the nation continue to recognize these victims and the entire U.S. Postal Service workforce for serving the nation in the face of unpredictable risks.” The resolution text follows. RESOLUTION Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal Facility located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, D.C., during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding anthrax attack, as well as the 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attack. Whereas the founders of the United States, recognizing the importance of a national system of mail to the new country, gave Congress the constitutional authority "To establish post offices and post roads"; Whereas employees of the United States Postal Service provid… | 1 | 2026-08-11T05:54:29Z | 2026-08-11T05:56:25Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-expand-americorps-reduce-youth-unemployment-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Expand AmeriCorps, Reduce Youth Unemployment | 2026-08-04 | 2026 | 2026-08 | 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 help reduce the number of unemployed young Americans by expanding AmeriCorps by 500,000 members to allow unemployed young people who have mostly completed college or high school to earn a stipend sufficient to support themselves, as well as an education award, while gaining valuable work experience. Norton's bill would allow states and localities to boost personnel for badly needed services, such as after school and elderly programs, without new administrative structures or bureaucratic requirements. "As artificial intelligence reshapes the job market and shrinks the number of available entry-level opportunities young people have long relied on to gain a foothold in their careers, we cannot afford to leave an entire generation behind," Norton said. "My bill would meet this moment by adding 500,000 new AmeriCorps positions, giving young people a paid pathway to real work experience, valuable skills, and public service at a time when AI is making it harder than ever for them to break into the workforce. We owe our young people more than a diploma and a shrinking job market. They deserve a fair shot at well-paying and meaningful careers." Norton's full introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act Today, I introduce the Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act to address one of the greatest workforce tragedies—our unemployed young people—by adding 500,000 new members to AmeriCorps. Youth unemployment is harming our young people and costing our country billions of dollars each year in lost productivity and tax revenue, among other costs. Although the total unemployment rate has reached a relative low (4.2 percent), the youth unemployment rate is 10.8 percent. These young people have not had a fair chance to use the high school or college education we strongly urged them to obtain. By adding 5… | 1 | 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z | 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-raskin-beyer-ivey-oppose-trump-administrations-rushed-redevelopment | Norton, Raskin, Beyer, Ivey Oppose Trump Administration’s Rushed “Redevelopment” of Historic East Potomac Park | 2026-07-30 | 2026 | 2026-07 | 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), Representatives Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Don Beyer (D-VA) and Glenn Ivey (D-MD), along with 43 of their colleagues, demanded transparency about the Trump Administration’s new vanity project, the proposed redevelopment of East Potomac Park designed by President Trump’s handpicked architect, Tom Fazio. The letter, written to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Acting Director of the National Park Service Jessica Bowron, called on the Administration to preserve the park’s historical features and affordability. In this latest letter, the lawmakers are demanding the administration disclose the cost of the golf course’s redevelopment and how any changes would affect bike and walking paths. They also demanded the administration comply with historic preservation laws and disclose how the golf course’s pricing may change. “We write with strong objections to your rushed ‘redevelopment’ of East Potomac Park, as well as the lack of clear public communication as to the changes planned for a beloved historic and recreation site,” the lawmakers wrote. “Any significant construction… requires compliance with bedrock environmental and historic preservation laws, robust public consultation and review, and protection of the existing uses of the site.” East Potomac Park, which includes East Potomac Golf Links, lies on federal land in Washington, D.C. The existing golf courses are well-used and popular, and hosted 130,000 rounds of golf in 2025. The courses are known for both their affordability—a tee time costs as little as $17—and their rich history and accessibility for players of all skill levels. In addition to the golf courses, East Potomac Park is also a beloved recreation site for thousands of residents in D.C., Maryland and Virginia who use the park’s biking and walking paths and picnic on scenic Hains Point. In the spring, the park hosts visitors who travel to see D.C.’s oldest stand of cherry blossoms. The courses became a core part of the nation’s … | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-strengthen-workplace-protections-legislative-branch-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Strengthen Workplace Protections for Legislative Branch Employees | 2026-07-27 | 2026 | 2026-07 | 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 the Congress Leads by Example Act, which would subject Congress and the rest of the legislative branch to workplace laws that protect employees in the private sector and the executive branch. “Congress should abide by the laws it imposes on others, including those that protect employees,” Norton said. “Congress already acknowledged the importance of accountability in the legislative branch when it passed the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 and further confirmed it when it passed the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act in 2018. As a former chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, I take these issues very seriously. My bill builds on the protections in previous laws, bringing the protections for legislative branch employees in line with those for other workers. “Critically, this bill would also help restore the public’s trust in Congress by redoubling our efforts to lead by example.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Congress Leads by Example Act of 2026 Today, I introduce the Congress Leads by Example Act of 2026, which would apply to the legislative branch many of the laws that protect employees in the private sector and the executive branch. Congress should abide by the laws it imposes on others. In 1995, Congress passed the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA), which applied 13 existing civil rights, labor and workplace safety and health laws to the legislative branch. In 2018, after reports of sexual harassment in Congress and in light of the #MeToo movement, Congress passed the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act (Reform Act), which changed the name of the Office of Compliance to the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR), revised the process to resolve workplace claims and extended CAA protections to unpaid staff, interns and fellows. It also made Members of Congress perso… | 1 | 2026-07-28T07:37:32Z | 2026-07-28T07:38:50Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-committee-passage-bill-make-most-consequential-reduction-dc-home-rule | After Committee Passage of Bill to Make the Most Consequential Reduction in D.C. Home Rule in Modern History, Norton Vows to Prevent Further Advancement | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | 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 Committee on Oversight & Government Reform (COGR) marked up and passed a bill introduced by Rep. James Comer (R-KY) that would strip D.C. of the authority to make changes to its own tax code without congressional approval, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said she was outraged. Comer has claimed that the intention behind the bill was to prevent D.C. from raising taxes. As drafted, however, the bill would also prevent D.C. from cutting or eliminating taxes. “I’m outraged by the bill the Committee passed today, which would be the most consequential reduction in D.C.’s authority to govern itself since the D.C. Home Rule Act was passed in 1973 – the entire modern history of D.C. home rule,” Norton said. "Requiring Congress to proactively approve changes to D.C.'s tax code would prevent D.C. from taking fiscally responsible measures to address abrupt cash flow shortages of the type Congress itself is known to cause. “Last year, House Republicans omitted a provision in the Continuing Resolution that, in effect, caused a projected $1.1 billion shortfall in D.C.'s budget. Chairman Comer used today’s hearing to disingenuously blame that billion-dollar shortfall on fictional overspending by D.C. This is factually incorrect; D.C.'s budget has been balanced for the last 29 years. Republicans in Congress intentionally caused last year's shortfall by forcing the District to revert to the prior year's spending levels. Falsely blaming D.C. for a congressional action that D.C. vehemently opposed demonstrates that his bill lacks a persuasive case for its passage. Otherwise, he would not have needed to rely on falsehoods for its justification. "D.C. residents are worthy and capable of governing themselves, and I'll continue fighting to ensure this radical, undemocratic, and unworkable bill doesn’t progress further.” ### | 1 | 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z | 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-releases-remarks-oversight-markup-bill-strip-dcs-authority-over-its-own | Norton Releases Remarks for Oversight Markup of Bill to Strip D.C.’s Authority Over its Own Tax Code | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | 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) released her remarks, as prepared for delivery, ahead of today’s Committee on Oversight & Government Reform (COGR) markup of a bill introduced by Rep. James Comer (R-KY) that would strip D.C. of the authority to make changes to its own tax code without congressional approval. Comer has claimed that the intention behind the bill was to prevent D.C. from raising taxes. As drafted, however, the bill would also prevent D.C. from cutting or eliminating taxes, the opposite of his stated goal. “If enacted, this bill would be the most consequential reduction in D.C.’s authority to govern itself since the D.C. Home Rule Act was passed in 1973 – the entire modern history of D.C. home rule,” Norton said. "Further, Congress already has the authority to block tax increases passed by the D.C. Council by passing a disapproval resolution during the congressional review period. Requiring Congress to proactively approve changes to D.C.'s tax code would prevent D.C. from taking fiscally responsible measures to address abrupt cash flow shortages of the type Congress itself is known to cause. Just last year, House Republicans omitted a provision in the Continuing Resolution that, in effect, caused a projected $1.1 billion shortfall in D.C.'s budget. "It does not escape me that Rep. Comer's press release announcing the bill disingenuously blamed that billion-dollar shortfall on fictional overspending by D.C. This is false. D.C.'s budget has been balanced for the last 29 years. Republicans in Congress intentionally caused last year's shortfall by forcing the District to revert to the prior year's spending levels. Falsely blaming D.C. for a congressional action that D.C. vehemently opposed demonstrates that Rep. Comer's bill lacks a persuasive case for its passage. Otherwise, he would not have needed to rely on falsehoods for its justification. "D.C. residents are worthy and capable of governing themselves, and I'll continue fighting for D.C.'s right to self-government." … | 1 | 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z | 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-pingree-introduce-bill-require-federal-bureau-prisons-provide-0 | Norton, Pingree Introduce Bill to Require Federal Bureau of Prisons to Provide Eligible Incarcerated Individuals Information on Voting | 2026-07-21 | 2026 | 2026-07 | 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) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced a bill today to require the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide incarcerated individuals from jurisdictions that allow those individuals to vote, like the District of Columbia and Maine, information on how to register to vote and request absentee ballots. “People in federal custody who are eligible to vote cannot exercise this fundamental right unless they’re given information on how to cast a ballot,” Norton said. “This bill would codify some past BOP practices on providing incarcerated individuals with information on voter registration and instructing them on how to request absentee ballots. Thank you to Congresswoman Pingree for co-leading this important legislation." “Maine is one of only four states or territories where incarcerated people retain the right to vote, and our democracy is stronger because of it,” said Pingree. “But that right means little if eligible voters do not have the information and tools needed to exercise it. I’m proud to join Congresswoman Norton in this effort to ensure eligible voters in federal custody understand how to register and cast an absentee ballot. Removing unnecessary barriers to civic participation brings us closer to a stronger, more inclusive democracy.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2026 July 21, 2026 Today, I introduce the Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2026. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is the co-lead. This bill would require the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide individuals in BOP prisons from jurisdictions that allow such individuals to vote, like the District of Columbia and Maine, information on how to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. BOP would be required to provide each BOP prison information on the criteria for voter registration, instructions on voter r… | 1 | 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z | 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-releases-remarks-ahead-shadow-hearing-president-trumps-destruction | Norton Releases Remarks Ahead of Shadow Hearing on President Trump’s Destruction of Monuments | 2026-07-21 | 2026 | 2026-07 | 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) released her remarks, as prepared for delivery, before today’s House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Democrats shadow hearing on President Trump’s wasteful spending that has altered, damaged, or destroyed federal landmarks. "D.C. is not a tear-down property for President Trump to renovate as he pleases," Norton said. "Even if his projects were all completed at the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency, he should not skip the necessary research and planning or bypass legally required approval processes." The consequences are on full display at East Potomac Gold Course, where 35,000 cubic yards of contaminated debris from the demolition of the East Wing have been dumped. Testing at the site has identified elevated levels of hazardous contaminants, including arsenic, lead, and mercury, yet the public continues to wait for a clear plan to remove the debris and remediate the site. The administration must immediately find an appropriate location for its disposal. "D.C. residents deserve a say in what happens to their city, and they deserve better than expensive, poorly researched, legally dubious alterations to our national landmarks dictated by the president's whims. I'll continue to demand accountability and oversight until this administration treats our nation’s capital and its monuments with the respect they're owed." Norton’s remarks follow, as prepared for delivery. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) Oversight Shadow Hearing July 21, 2026 I strongly oppose President Trump’s attempt to remake the District of Columbia in his image, including his militarization of the streets, takeover of the Kennedy Center, demolition of the East Wing, installation of permanent fencing at Lafayette Park, transformation of West Potomac Park into a statue garden and construction of an arch. I also strongly oppose his redevelopment of East Potomac Park. While the golf course there needs investment, it must remain affordab… | 1 | 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z | 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-highlights-dc-provisions-committee-passed-water-resources-development | Norton Highlights D.C. Provisions in Committee-Passed Water Resources Development Act | 2026-07-14 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (T&I) marked up and passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA) today, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) celebrated the committee passage of several provisions she got included that are beneficial for D.C., all of which were maintained during the markup. "There's an urgent need to protect D.C.'s drinking water and infrastructure from critical vulnerabilities, and I'm pleased that the T&I Committee voted to maintain the important provisions I got included addressing those issues in today's markup," Norton said. "Significantly, the bill addresses the recent failure of the Potomac Interceptor by authorizing an additional $200 million for water and wastewater infrastructure, a critical step to repair and fortify the Interceptor to prevent future failures. "Furthermore, our nation’s capital cannot remain the only major metropolitan area in the country wholly dependent on a single source of drinking water. Authorizing the second phase of the study I got included in WRDA in 2022 to find a secondary source of drinking water is an important stride towards securing the long-term safety of D.C. residents and continuity of federal government operations in the event of a disaster. "Finally, I'm pleased to have secured a provision shifting the cost burden entirely to the federal government for the Federal Triangle flood study. Previously, local D.C. would have been responsible for paying for 50% of the study to find solutions for flooding in this area, which is federal property." The bill expands existing WRDA funding eligibility for the Potomac Interceptor and increases the funding levels for water and wastewater infrastructure by $200 million, a critical victory for the National Capital Region after a failure in the Potomac Interceptor pipeline in January resulted in nearly 250 million gallons of sewage spilling into the Potomac River. The legislation also authorizes the second phase of the Washington Metropolitan Area secondar… | 1 | 2026-07-15T07:12:08Z | 2026-07-15T07:13:45Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-prohibit-new-fencing-white-house-after-trump | Norton Introduces Bill to Prohibit New Fencing at the White House After Trump Administration Proposes Plan to Fence Pennsylvania Avenue NW | 2026-07-14 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the Trump Administration’s proposal to erect new fences at the ends of Pennsylvania Avenue NW outside the White House, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to prohibit new fencing from being installed at the White House, Lafayette Square, the Ellipse, and the Eisenhower and Treasury buildings. “While I understand the importance of protecting the White House, which is already surrounded by a 13-foot fence, we can and must maintain our commitment to security without sacrificing public access. The openness of areas around the White House isn't a vulnerability to be fenced off; it's a visible expression of how our democracy strives to operate when we're at our best," Norton said. “We shouldn't widen the distance between citizens and government by placing additional intimidating barriers between public servants and the people they serve, especially when such barriers are unnecessary. “Security isn’t only about reducing risk. It’s about safeguarding the freedoms and values that define our country, for ourselves and those who come after us. A nation confident in its ideals doesn't wall off the institutions that carry them out from public view. Rather, it puts them in full view and remains open to the people it serves.” Norton has long advocated for using the least restrictive means necessary to secure public property, introducing one bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the Capitol, another bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the Supreme Court, and a third bill to prohibit permanent fencing specifically around Lafayette Square. She also introduced a bill to authorize a 21-member commission, with the president designating nine members and the House and Senate leadership each designating six members, to investigate and offer recommendations on the balance between public access to and security in federal buildings and other federal property. Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the No New… | 1 | 2026-07-15T07:12:08Z | 2026-07-15T07:13:45Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-address-retirement-issues-certain-public-servants-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Address Retirement Issues for Certain Public Servants Under D.C. Revitalization Act | 2026-07-13 | 2026 | 2026-07 | 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 to address several retirement issues for several categories of workers who used to be under the District of Columbia retirement system. First, the service of some employees from 1987-1997 who participated in D.C.’s defined contribution plan and were transferred to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) had those 10 years of service not fully counted for their annuity. The bill would allow those employees to buy into the FERS annuity amount from those 10 years, which would give them the full retirement benefit to which they should be entitled. “D.C.’s dedicated civil servants, including teachers, police, firefighters and judges, should receive the full federal pension benefits they earned,” Norton said. “These workers should have all of their service recognized and counted in determining the annuity they receive.” The bill also addresses two benefit issues for employees in the teachers, police officers, and firefighters pension plans, whose pre-1997 benefits are funded by the federal government. First, the bill would recognize domestic partner benefits for pre-1997 benefits, like D.C. enacted for benefits post-1997. Second, the bill would change the age at which a surviving spouse may remarry without losing survivor benefits to bring them in line with both the post-1997 benefits and the retirement benefits for most federal employees, and also make the analogous change for D.C. judges, whose retirement benefits are funded by the federal government. Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 Technical Corrections Act of 2026 July 13, 2026 Today, I introduce the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 Technical Corrections Act of 2026, which would address several retirement issues for current and former District of Columbia employees that res… | 1 | 2026-07-14T07:08:55Z | 2026-07-14T07:10:52Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-announces-shell-introduce-bill-prohibit-new-fencing-white-house | Norton Announces She’ll Introduce a Bill to Prohibit New Fencing at the White House | 2026-07-10 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After reports that the Trump Administration plans to erect new fences at the ends of Pennsylvania Avenue NW outside the White House, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced she will introduce a bill to prohibit new fencing from being installed at the White House, including Lafayette Square, the Eisenhower and Treasury Buildings, and the Ellipse. “The openness of areas around the White House and our democracy is our strength, not a security weakness that needs to be fenced off,” Norton said. “More fencing around the President’s Park would send the wrong message to the nation and the world by continuing to transform our democracy from one that is accessible and of the people to one that is exclusive and fearful of its own citizens. “Security is not only about reducing risk. It’s also about safeguarding the freedoms and values that anchor our country, not only for ourselves but for future generations. Public property should be open to the public. We should not leave citizens peering at their democracy from behind fences.” Norton has long advocated for using the least restrictive means necessary for securing public property, introducing a bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the Capitol, a separate bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the Supreme Court, and a third bill to prohibit permanent fencing specifically around Lafayette Square. She also introduced a bill to authorize a 21-member commission, with the president designating nine members and the House and Senate leadership each designating six members, to investigate and offer recommendations on the balance between public access to and security in federal buildings and other federal property. | 1 | 2026-07-11T07:10:48Z | 2026-07-11T07:14:29Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-prohibit-permanent-fencing-lafayette-square | Norton Introduces Bill to Prohibit Permanent Fencing at Lafayette Square | 2026-07-09 | 2026 | 2026-07 | 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 to prohibit permanent fencing at Lafayette Square Park. She became concerned after reading recent reporting indicating that the Trump Administration plans to install permanent fencing around the park located in front of the White House. Lafayette Square has long welcomed First Amendment demonstrations, vigils and public gatherings. It serves as a place where Americans can peacefully assemble within sight of the White House and engage directly in a democratic tradition,” Norton said. “The openness of Lafayette Square and our democracy is our strength, not a security weakness that needs to be fenced off. Permanent fencing at Lafayette Square would send the wrong message to the nation and the world by continuing to transform our democracy from one that is accessible and of the people to one that is exclusive and fearful of its own citizens. "Public property should be open to the public. We should not leave citizens peering at their democracy from behind permanent fences." Norton has long advocated for using the least restrictive means necessary for securing public property, introducing a bill with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) to prohibit permanent fencing at the Capitol and a separate bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the Supreme Court. She also introduced a bill to authorize a 21-member commission, with the president designating nine members and the House and Senate leadership each designating six members, to investigate and offer recommendations on the balance between public access to and security in federal buildings and other federal property. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act July 6, 2026 Today, I introduce the No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act, which would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing around Lafayette Square. This bill would help ensure that one of our nation’s most important public spaces remains open and accessible to the … | 1 | 2026-07-10T08:20:04Z | 2026-07-10T08:21:18Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-preserve-dc-region-civil-war-defenses | Norton Introduces Bill to Preserve D.C. Region Civil War Defenses | 2026-07-08 | 2026 | 2026-07 | 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 to recognize and preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, by redesignating them as a national historic park. “This bill would redesignate the 22 Defenses of Washington currently under National Park Service jurisdiction as a national historical park, and allow other sites associated with the Defenses of Washington that are owned by D.C. or a unit of a state government to be affiliated with the national historical park through cooperative agreements,” Norton said. “This bill would also require the Secretary of the Interior to facilitate the history of the Civil War, including the history of the Defenses of Washington and the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, being assembled, arrayed and conveyed for the benefit of the public for the knowledge, education and inspiration of this and future generations.” Norton's introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act July 6, 2026 Today, I introduce the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act, which would recognize and preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington located in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland. The Defenses of Washington, including forts, unarmed batteries and rifle trenches, created a ring of protection for the nation’s capital during the Civil War. This bill would redesignate the 22 Defenses of Washington currently under National Park Service jurisdiction as a national historical park, and allow other sites associated with the Defenses of Washington that are owned by D.C. or a unit of a state government to be affiliated with the national historical park through cooperative agreements. This bill would also require the Secretary of the Interior to facilitate the history of the Civil War, including the history of the Defenses of Washington and the Shenand… | 1 | 2026-07-09T08:24:13Z | 2026-07-09T08:26:05Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-says-250-years-taxation-without-representation-dc-residents-enough | Norton Says 250 Years of Taxation Without Representation for D.C. Residents is Enough | 2026-07-04 | 2026 | 2026-07 | 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 today celebrates its milestone 250th anniversary of declaring independence from Great Britain in part because of taxation without representation, Congress must take the nation's founding slogan to heart and pass her D.C. statehood bill. "Forcing the nearly 700,000 Americans who live in the nation's capital to continue to live as second-class citizens doesn't just violate a main pillar of the revolution that sent our Founders to war, it betrays the very spirit of July 4th itself,” Norton said. “On no other holiday is our nation’s inequitable treatment of D.C. residents more deeply felt or more at odds 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 the residents of any state in the nation. “July 4th doesn't allow us to look away. It summons our moral outrage to continue our fight for statehood, for equality, and for the full benefits of citizenship that these 700,000 Americans have always deserved. "As my time representing D.C. comes to a close, I carry both frustration and hope. Statehood will not come on my watch; not under this Congress and not under this White House. But I know the fight I've waged for the last three decades has not been in vain. Every injustice I've named and every wrong I've brought to light related to statehood is a stone laid in the foundation for those who come after me. My hope is that the next generation of D.C.'s leaders will finish what we started, finally delivering the full measure of American citizenship to the 700,000 people who live in our nation's capital." Under Norton’s leadership the House passed the D.C. statehood bill twice, for the first two times in history. D.C. pays more federal taxes than 26 states and more federal taxes per capita than any state. ### | 1 | 2026-07-05T07:55:27Z | 2026-07-05T07:56:42Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduce-bill-prohibit-permanent-fencing-lafayette-square | Norton to Introduce Bill to Prohibit Permanent Fencing at Lafayette Square | 2026-07-01 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After reading recent reporting indicating that the Trump Administration plans to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Square, the public park in front of the White House, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced her intention to introduce a bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the park. "Lafayette Square belongs to the people, not to the president. This bill is about keeping faith in the idea that democracy works best in the open, where the First Amendment protects citizens' rights to assemble, speak, and be seen and heard by their government," Norton said. "While I understand the importance of protecting the White House, it's already surrounded by a 13-foot-high fence. We can and must maintain our commitment to security without sacrificing public access by using the least restrictive means necessary to address security concerns. Just as I oppose permanent fencing at the Capitol and the Supreme Court, I oppose turning Lafayette Square into another restricted zone separated from the public by intimidating barriers. "Public property should be open to the public. We should not leave citizens peering at their democracy from behind permanent fences." Norton has long advocated for using the least restrictive means necessary for securing public property, introducing a bill with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) to prohibit permanent fencing at the Capitol and a separate bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the Supreme Court. She also introduced a bill to authorize a 21-member commission, with the president designating nine members and the House and Senate leadership each designating six members, to investigate and offer recommendations on the balance between public access to and security in federal buildings and other federal property. Lafayette Square has long been one of the country’s most visible stages for civic participation, hosting civil rights and anti-war demonstrations and vigils. Protecting the square’s historical position as a place for the public is essential to main… | 1 | 2026-07-02T06:20:02Z | 2026-07-02T06:21:32Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-prohibit-bop-charging-copays-health-care-visits | Norton Introduces Bill to Prohibit BOP from Charging Copays for Health Care Visits | 2026-06-29 | 2026 | 2026-06 | 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 today to prohibit the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) from charging individuals in its custody copays for health care visits. People serving sentences for D.C. Code felonies are in BOP custody. "People incarcerated in BOP facilities need to be empowered to address health concerns early, rather than waiting until problems become severe. Catching issues before they escalate is not only more medically sound, it also spares the federal government significant costs, which ultimately benefits taxpayers," Norton said. "We want people leaving prison to be stable, productive members of their communities, and that outcome is impossible if we've neglected their physical and mental health while they were incarcerated. Placing financial barriers between inmates and the medical attention they need works directly against the mission of rehabilitation." BOP inmates are currently required to pay a fee of $2.00 per health care visit. Inmates earn only $0.12 to $0.40 per hour from work assignments. Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Fairness in Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2026 Today, I introduce the Fairness in Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2026. This bill would eliminate the copay the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) imposes on individuals in its custody when they visit a health care provider. Under BOP rules, individuals in its custody are required to “pay a fee for health services of $2.00 per health care visit.” While $2 may seem insignificant, individuals in BOP custody earn only twelve to forty cents per hour on their work assignments. Moreover, while copays can reduce unnecessary visits, we should be encouraging individuals in BOP custody to seek medical care before their conditions worsen and become more expensive for taxpayers. Preventive and early care are better for patients and taxpayers than costly treatments. Under BOP … | 1 | 2026-06-30T06:29:10Z | 2026-06-30T06:30:42Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-files-pro-dc-amendments-national-defense-authorization-act-0 | Norton Files Pro-D.C. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act | 2026-06-23 | 2026 | 2026-06 | 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) filed several D.C.-related amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) at the Rules Committee, including amendments to: Give the Mayor of D.C. the same authority over the D.C. National Guard that the governors of states and territories have over their National Guards. Currently the president controls the D.C. National Guard. This amendment is based on the District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act (H.R. 5093). Require the Commanding General of the D.C. National Guard to reside in D.C. This amendment is based on the District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act (H.R. 4815). Require members of the Armed Forces performing active service in D.C. in response to an order of the president relating to crime or civil disturbance in D.C. to participate in a body-worn camera program similar to the D.C. police department’s program. This amendment is based on H.R. 5051. Give D.C. the same number of appointments and nominations to the U.S. service academies as states receive. Without senators to nominate qualified students, D.C. residents currently receive only a third of the total slots available to residents of the states. This amendment is based on the Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act (H.R. 5971). Require the consent of the chief executive officer of a state (including D.C. and a territory) for the deployment of an out-of-state National Guard to the state or territory under Title 32. This amendment is based on a bill introduced by former Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), H.R. 590. “From giving D.C. students the same access to our nation’s prestigious service academies that residents of the states receive to requiring the Commanding General of the D.C. National Guard to reside in the District, these common-sense amendments will bring us closer to equality with the states and expand D.C.’s power to decide how to use its own resources,” Norton said. “The mayor of D.C. should have… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-ensure-public-access-public-buildings-and-grounds-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Ensure Public Access to Public Buildings and Grounds | 2026-06-22 | 2026 | 2026-06 | 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) reintroduced her United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act to establish a national commission of experts from a broad spectrum of disciplines to investigate how to maintain our democratic traditions of openness and access while responding to the security threats posed by terrorism. The bill authorizes a 21-member commission, with the President designating nine members and the House and Senate leadership each designating six members, to investigate and offer recommendations on the balance between public access to and security in Federal buildings and other Federal property. Members of the commission must come from diverse fields, including security, architecture, technology, sociology, psychology, military, city planning, business, engineering and history. Norton began working on the bill after Pennsylvania Avenue was closed and security barriers were erected in D.C. following the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. The events of 9/11 and the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol have underscored the bill’s urgency. Norton has previously introduced the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act, which would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing at the Capitol complex, and introduced a bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the Supreme Court in May of 2026. Her consistent calls to remove the temporary fencing installed at the Capitol complex after the January 6th attack, which gained congressional and national support, led to the removal of the fencing. "We cannot allow security protocols to proliferate without informed civilian oversight and a thorough analysis of alternatives that might better safeguard freedom and commerce," Norton said. "Thus far, we've often relied on imprecise, medieval approaches like crude barriers or on intrusive new technologies that treat privacy like a privilege instead of a right. We can, and must, do better." Norton's introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holm… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-van-hollen-introduce-bill-reduce-vacancies-dc-courts | Norton, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Reduce Vacancies in D.C. Courts | 2026-06-18 | 2026 | 2026-06 | 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) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today introduced the District of Columbia Courts Vacancy Reduction Act, which would allow nominees to the local District of Columbia courts to be seated after a 30-day congressional review period, unless a disapproval resolution is enacted into law during that period. Currently, nominees to the local D.C. courts cannot be seated without affirmative Senate confirmation. The bill would make the congressional review process for nominees the same as the one currently used for legislation passed by the D.C. Council. This bill is cosponsored by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD). “D.C.'s local courts have faced chronic judicial vacancies for far too long, delaying justice for residents and placing an unnecessary strain on the administration of our local court system,” Congresswoman Norton said. “Unlike state and local courts elsewhere in the country, the D.C.'s courts are subject to a unique confirmation process that requires Senate action before nominees can take their seats. As a result, highly qualified nominees can languish for months or even years while the Senate prioritizes federal judicial and executive branch nominations. “This bill would establish a commonsense process to ensure that qualified nominees are not indefinitely delayed by Senate inaction. By allowing nominees to be seated after the same 30-day congressional review period that applies to D.C. legislation, this bill would help reduce vacancies, improve the efficiency of the courts, and ensure that D.C. residents have timely access to justice.” “The District of Columbia deserves a fully functional justice system as is afforded to each of our states. The current system has hamstrung the District’s local courts — leaving the city with judicial vacancies that often take years to fill due to congressional inaction. This shortage of judges has led to slower judicial proceeding and a serious backl… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-demands-answers-joint-task-force-national-guard-bureau-and-dc-national | Norton Demands Answers from Joint Task Force, National Guard Bureau and D.C. National Guard Over Reports of Mistreatment of D.C. Flag, Voter Intimidation, and Resident Detentions | 2026-06-11 | 2026 | 2026-06 | 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 said she was determined to get answers from the Joint Task Force-D.C., National Guard Bureau and D.C. National Guard (DCNG) about reports she’d received and videos she’d reviewed depicting troubling conduct, including the apparent mistreatment of the D.C. flag, the appearance of voter intimidation by National Guard personnel congregating near ballot boxes, and aggressive detention of D.C. residents. The president controls the DCNG, unlike state National Guard units which are controlled by governors. Norton has introduced legislation to give the D.C. mayor the same authority over the DCNG that governors have over their states’ National Guard units, which the House passed in 2021 as part of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. Yesterday morning, Norton requested a call to discuss the videos with Interim Commanding General of the D.C. National Guard, Brigadier General Leland Blanchard, and representatives from the National Guard Bureau and the Joint Task Force-D.C., the multi-agency federal and military command coordinating the deployment of thousands of National Guard personnel deployed in D.C. Norton also requested information regarding guidance and instructions being provided to National Guard units concerning their presence near D.C. ballot boxes. Norton has yet to receive a response. One video shows a room full of National Guard members with the D.C. flag spread on the ground with what appear to be Sharpie markers placed on top of it, suggesting that the soldiers intended to sign the flag. Throughout U.S. history, soldiers have signed captured flags from enemy territories as war trophies, a practice dating back to the Civil War and most commonly associated with World War II. The video was posted on a National Guard website but was removed on Tuesday or Wednesday, following criticism on social media. A second video and accompanying image shows a group of National Guard personnel gathered around a ballot drop box, with one individual s… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-create-national-commission-combat-sexual-harassment-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Create National Commission to Combat Sexual Harassment | 2026-06-08 | 2026 | 2026-06 | 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 introduced a bill to create a national commission to combat sexual harassment in the nation's major industries and workplaces. The commission would report to Congress on recommended changes in law or regulations and is modeled on legislation Congress enacted to combat other national problems. Norton, the first woman to chair the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), issued the first federal guidelines holding sexual harassment to be a violation of equal employment laws, which were later upheld by the Supreme Court. “Sexual harassment remains a pervasive problem in workplaces across the country, affecting workers in every industry and at every level,” Norton said. “In recent years, survivors have helped bring long-overdue attention to this issue, and our nation has made important progress in holding individual perpetrators accountable. But sexual harassment is not merely the result of isolated bad actors. It’s often enabled by workplace cultures and power imbalances that allow misconduct to go unchecked. “A national commission would help shine a light on the systemic factors that contribute to sexual harassment and identify meaningful solutions to prevent it. Unlike investigations that depend on individual workers coming forward, often at great personal and professional risk, a commission would take a proactive approach, examining workplace practices, policies and structures that permit harassment to persist. Workers should not bear the burden of exposing these failures alone.” Congress has created similar national commissions on other issues such as gambling, preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and terrorism. Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Nortonon the Introduction ofthe National Commission to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment Act Today, I introduce the National Commission to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment Act, which would establish a national c… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-question-gao-witness-progress-implementing-recommendations-helicopter | Norton to Question GAO Witness on Progress Implementing Recommendations from Helicopter Noise Report | 2026-06-04 | 2026 | 2026-06 | 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) will use today’s Aviation Subcommittee hearing to question Derrick Collins, Physical Infrastructure Director of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), about the progress made by the Department of Defense (DoD) in implementing GAO recommendations that came out of the helicopter noise study that Norton got enacted in the 2024 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization law. Press and the public can live stream the hearing, which is expected to begin at 10:15 a.m. The report examined FAA data on helicopter flights in the region from 2020-2024, a five-year period, and found that the largest percentage of flights, 35%, were military. It found that “military operators have not engaged in continuous awareness and outreach programs to communities affected by helicopter noise, as required by DOD’s Operational Noise Program.” GAO recommended that the Army, Air Force, Navy & Marine Corps, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) develop and implement a plan to engage in ongoing and continuous community awareness and outreach programs to communities affected by their helicopter noise in the D.C. area. Additionally, GAO recommended that the outreach include information about military helicopter flights and efforts to reduce noise from their flights in the region. “I’ve worked for years to combat aviation noise in D.C., which my constituents frequently contact my office about. The noise can be damaging to health and quality of life, and helicopters can even harm the structural integrity of homes. “The 2024 Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization law included my provision requiring GAO to conduct a study of helicopter noise in the National Capital Region. The study, which was published in March of this year, recommended that the Army, Navy, Air Force and the DHS develop and implement awareness and outreach programs for communities affected by helicopter noise in the region. Today I’ll follow up on this work and press Director Collins to sha… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-rename-rock-creek-park-rock-creek-national-park-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Rename Rock Creek Park as “Rock Creek National Park” | 2026-06-02 | 2026 | 2026-06 | 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 rename Rock Creek Park as "Rock Creek National Park," which would acknowledge the importance of the park for the nation, visitors, tourists, and its central place for District of Columbia residents. Norton said this name would highlight Rock Creek Park as one of the nation's great historic parks, along with national parks such as Yosemite and Sequoia National Park. Rock Creek is the nation's oldest federally managed urban park and the third oldest federal park in the country. “Rock Creek Park is one of our nation’s great public treasures. Established by Congress in 1890, it was the first federally managed urban park and remains a remarkable refuge of natural beauty, recreation, and history in the heart of our nation’s capital," Norton said. "Redesignating Rock Creek Park as Rock Creek National Park would appropriately recognize its national significance and elevate awareness of a resource that serves not only D.C. residents, but visitors from across the country. This designation reflects what Congress intended when it created the park for the benefit and enjoyment of all Americans, and it honors more than a century of conservation, stewardship, and public access.” Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026 June 1, 2026 Today, I introduce the Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026, which would redesignate the United States-owned Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as ‘‘Rock Creek National Park.’’ Redesignating this park will highlight its significance to the nation. Rock Creek Park is already a ‘‘national’’ park, as it was established by Congress in 1890 ‘‘for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the United States.’’ Rock Creek Park was the first federally managed urban park and the third federal park ever created, after Yellowstone and Sequoia. Rock Creek Park was designed to preserve animals, timber, forestry and other interests in the park, a… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-prohibit-permanent-fencing-supreme-court | Norton Introduces Bill to Prohibit Permanent Fencing at Supreme Court | 2026-05-26 | 2026 | 2026-05 | 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 prohibit permanent fencing from being installed on the grounds of the Supreme Court. Temporary anti-climb fencing was installed in May of 2022 when the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked and remained in place for approximately four months. "Public property should be open to the public," Norton said. "The distance between government and the people has grown, with trust in government, including the Supreme Court, low. We should not entrench that distance further by placing intimidating barriers between ourselves as public servants and the people we serve. Permanent fencing would send an un-American message to the nation and the world by transforming our democracy from one that is accessible and of the people to one that is exclusive and fearful of its own citizens. There are more effective, less obtrusive security solutions than archaic fencing. Moreover, the Supreme Court is in a residential neighborhood, and its grounds are widely used by both D.C. residents and visitors. "While I am not aware of any plans to install permanent fencing at the Supreme Court, temporary security measures often become permanent, and this bill will signal congressional opposition to any such effort." Norton has previously also introduced a bill to prohibit the installation of permanent fencing at the U.S. Capitol complex. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the No Fencing at the United States Supreme Court Act May 26, 2026 Today, I introduce the No Fencing at the United States Supreme Court Act, which would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing at the U.S. Supreme Court. Since 2021, I have also introduced a bill that would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing at the U.S. Capitol complex. After the Supreme Court’s draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health was leaked in May 2022, the Supreme Court installed temporary anti-climb fencing around… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:21:02Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-recognizing-dc-servicemembers-and-veterans-2 | Norton Introduces Resolution Recognizing D.C. Servicemembers and Veterans in Advance of Memorial Day | 2026-05-22 | 2026 | 2026-05 | 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 the District of Columbia 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. "Every Memorial Day, our nation pauses to honor the brave servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice for American democracy, yet D.C. residents have fought and died in every American war without enjoying those very rights at home," Norton said. "It is a profound injustice that our veterans and servicemembers endure the hazards of war, only to return to a hometown that is denied voting representation in Congress and full self-government. "Granting D.C. statehood is the only way to truly honor the patriotism of our residents and ensure they finally receive the equal rights they deserve as American citizens." The House passed Norton's D.C. statehood bill twice in two recent Congresses. 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. This Congress, there are 207 House cosponsors and 43 Senate cosponsors. The text of the resolution follows. RESOLUTION Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, 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. Whereas, on the last Monday of May, the Nation observes Memorial Day, a Federal holiday commemorating the members of the Armed Forces who died in the service of their country; Whereas the service and sacrifice of active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families are … | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:21:02Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-secures-victories-dc-surface-transportation-bill-defeats-perry | Norton Secures Victories for D.C. In Surface Transportation Bill, Defeats Perry Amendment to Eliminate Grant Funding for WMATA | 2026-05-22 | 2026 | 2026-05 | 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 Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (T&I) marked up and passed the surface transportation reauthorization bill, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said she was pleased with the victories she was able to secure for D.C. in the bill, particularly the defeat of an amendment by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) that would have struck a provision extending authorization of grant funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Perry’s amendment to eliminate this extension of grant funding for WMATA was soundly defeated by nearly 40 votes with every Democrat present voting against it in addition to more than half of the Republicans. The grant funding Perry’s amendment would have eliminated was first authorized for fiscal year 2009 and has since been reauthorized in subsequent surface transportation bills, most recently in President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA), passed in 2021. The bill the Committee passed early this morning would extend the authorization to fiscal year 2031, when the Committee is expected to begin developing the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. The surface transportation bill is reauthorized every five years and sets the funding, policies, and priorities for the nation's highways, public transit, and rail programs. The last reauthorization was included in the 2021 IIJA. "I’m pleased to have secured critical victories for the District in the surface transportation reauthorization bill, most notably the resounding defeat of Rep. Perry’s partisan attempt to eliminate essential federal grant funding for WMATA," Norton said. "By a nearly 40-vote margin, a bipartisan majority of the Committee rejected this reckless amendment, ensuring that Metro can continue to safely and reliably move D.C. residents, the federal workforce, and millions of visitors across our region. This bill extends WMATA’s grant authorization through fiscal year 2031, providing the long-term stability our transit system needs to remai… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:21:02Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-ahead-surface-transportation-reauthorization-markup | Norton Statement Ahead of Surface Transportation Reauthorization Markup | 2026-05-21 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (T&I) markup of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said she was pleased with the victories she was able to secure for D.C. in the bill. The surface transportation bill is reauthorized every five years and sets the funding, policies, and priorities for the nation's highways, public transit and rail programs. The last reauthorization was included in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA), passed in 2021. "At a time when polarization and partisanship are causing legislative gridlock, I'm pleased that this bipartisan bill includes many victories for the nation and its capital," Norton said. "The bill enables critical investments in passenger rail, including making the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation eligible for five significant federal grant programs. It equips the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration with the tools needed to protect consumers from predatory household moving company fraud and it makes 'blue envelope' programs, which improve interactions between police officers and drivers with difficulty communicating through speech during traffic stops, eligible for federal transportation grants for the first time. Significantly – and unusually, for the current Congress – the bill contains no riders targeting D.C. "The bill delivers broad investments in our nation's roads, bridges, transit and bike infrastructure, which will boost our economy by increasing the country's capacity to safely transport goods and people. I'm proud of the scope of critical issues this legislation addresses and look forward to voting for its passage out of Committee." Norton secured the following victories in the bill: Provides $1.596 billion for D.C. in federal-aid highway funding over the five-year life of the bill, compared to $1.342 billion over the five-year life of IIJA. The amounts for all core transit formulas go up, and D.C. is added to several new transit formulas it… | 1 | 2026-06-24T06:25:30Z | 2026-06-24T06:26:49Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-releases-statement-ahead-markup-anti-home-rule-bill-prohibit-dc | Norton Releases Statement Ahead of Markup of Anti-Home Rule Bill to Prohibit D.C. from Enacting Congestion Pricing | 2026-05-20 | 2026 | 2026-05 | 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 ahead of today’s Oversight & Government Reform (OGR) Committee markup of a bill introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) that would amend the Home Rule Act to permanently prohibit the District from enacting congestion pricing, or any charge to enter or pass through D.C. “Today’s markup is the fifth time this Congress that Republicans have wasted this Committee's time on paternalistic, anti-home rule bills designed to interfere with D.C. traffic policies, a petty fixation Rep. Perry spends much of his time on, to the detriment of his constituents in Pennsylvania,” Norton said. “Rep. Perry has repeatedly used standalone bills, amendments, and riders to block or repeal D.C.'s traffic safety laws, yet not a single one has been enacted. This bill is a particularly vexing one to waste the Committee’s time on, considering that no congestion charge exists in D.C. and no bills or regulations are pending to impose one. “More importantly, this bill was introduced by a member who wasn’t elected by D.C. residents and who D.C. residents cannot hold accountable by voting out of office. 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. The only solution to this undemocratic treatment is to grant D.C. statehood.” Norton’s remarks follow, as prepared for delivery. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Markup of H.R. 8801, DC ROADS Act May 20, 2026 I strongly oppose this undemocratic and paternalistic bill, which is intended to prohibit congestion pricing in the District of Columbia. Specifically, this bill would prohibit D.C. from imposing any charge to enter or pass through D.C. No such charge exists in D.C., and no bills or regulations are pending in D.C. to impose any. Today’s markup is th… | 1 | 2026-06-23T06:27:52Z | 2026-06-23T06:29:20Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-offer-short-term-disability-insurance-federal-employees | Norton Introduces Bill to Offer Short-Term Disability Insurance to Federal Employees | 2026-05-11 | 2026 | 2026-05 | 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 reintroduced her Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act, which would allow federal employees to purchase short-term disability insurance at group rates to replace a portion of their income lost due to a short-term injury or disability, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related illness. “According to the Social Security Administration, a 20-year-old worker has a one-in-four chance of becoming disabled by retirement age. Most disabilities are not caused by major accidents, but by injuries or illnesses, such as back injuries or cancer, according to the Council for Disability Awareness,” Norton said. “At a time when Americans are already struggling to afford necessities, there is every reason to allow our federal employees to take advantage of the federal government’s purchasing power to obtain the most reasonable price for short-term disability coverage, at no cost to the federal government.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2026 May 11, 2026 Today, I introduce the Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2026, which would make short-term disability insurance available to federal employees. Employees would be responsible for 100 percent of the premiums and would receive benefits for up to one year. Insurance companies would be prohibited from excluding federal employees, or charging them higher premiums, based on preexisting conditions. Many private-sector employers make available disability insurance to their employees. I began examining how we could provide federal employees with short-term disability insurance at group rates and with guaranteed coverage after learning that many of them buy such insurance in the individual market, which can have high premiums and exclude those with preexisting conditions. Although federal employees have good health insurance, health insurance benefits … | 1 | 2026-06-19T06:50:32Z | 2026-06-19T06:53:40Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-first-woman-chair-eeoc-introduces-fair-pay-act | Norton, First Woman to Chair EEOC, Introduces Fair Pay Act | 2026-05-04 | 2026 | 2026-05 | 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), who was appointed by President Jimmy Carter as the first woman to chair the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), today introduced the Fair Pay Act, which builds on her work enforcing the 1963 Equal Pay Act. The Fair Pay Act would help eliminate the gender wage gap by requiring men and women doing comparable work to be paid comparable wages and builds on the Equal Pay Act of 1963 by allowing women to prove that some or all of a wage disparity is based on gender-segregated comparable jobs. "As the first woman to chair the EEOC, where enforced the Equal Pay Act, I have spent my career working to ensure equality for women, but it is clear that more must be done to address the structural disparities that persist in our workforce,” Norton said. “The Fair Pay Act is essential legislation that moves beyond identical roles to ensure men and women performing comparable work receive comparable wages. We can no longer allow gender-based wage gaps to exist unchallenged simply because a profession is traditionally dominated by one sex. This bill is a moral and economic necessity that finally challenges the historic devaluation of work historically performed by women. “Unequal pay has been built into the way women have been treated since Adam and Eve. To dislodge such deep-seated and pervasive treatment, we must go to the source, the traditionally female occupations, where pay is linked with gender and always has been.” Norton’s full introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton On the Introduction of the Fair Pay Act of 2026 May 4, 2026 Today, I introduce the Fair Pay Act of 2026. This bill would require that if men and women are doing comparable work, they must be paid comparable wages. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA), the first of the great civil rights statutes of the 1960s, has grown creaky with age and needs updating to reflect the new workforce, in which women work as much as men. As the first woman t… | 1 | 2026-06-12T06:37:16Z | 2026-06-12T06:39:00Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-designate-may-1-2026-dc-statehood-day | Norton Introduces Resolution to Designate May 1, 2026, as “D.C. Statehood Day” | 2026-05-01 | 2026 | 2026-05 | 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 to designate today, May 1, 2026, as “D.C. Statehood Day” and calling for statehood for the nation’s capital through enactment of her Washington, D.C. Admission Act. "This week King Charles addressed a joint session of Congress, highlighting that historically, ‘no taxation without representation’ has been a shared democratic value between our two countries. But taxation without representation is still alive and well for 700,000 residents of the nation’s capital,” Norton said. "D.C. residents pay more in federal taxes per capita than any state, and more federal taxes overall than 26 states. D.C. residents have fought and died in every war since the Revolution, and they deserve the benefits of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government. “D.C. deserves to become the 51st state, and I introduce 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, 2026, 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, 2026, 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 t… | 1 | 2026-06-09T06:27:37Z | 2026-06-09T06:30:10Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-markup-committee-passage-dc-appropriations-bill | Norton Statement on Markup & Committee Passage of D.C. Appropriations Bill | 2026-04-23 | 2026 | 2026-04 | 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 Committee on Appropriations yesterday marked up and passed the Financial Services and General Government (FSSG) bill, which includes the D.C. appropriations bill, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said that although she was pleased no new riders were attached to the bill, she was still outraged at the number and scope of anti-home rule riders included in the base text that still remain in the bill. Republicans attempt 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 cut funding for D.C. Tuition and Grant Assistance (DCTAG), a program established by a bill Norton got passed in 1999, by 50%. DCTAG makes up the difference for D.C. residents between in-state and out-of-state tuition up to $15,000 a year at public institutions of higher education in the U.S. "Although I am unsurprised at the number and scope of anti-D.C. home rule riders in the D.C. appropriations bill as passed out of Committee, I continue to be outraged at the entitlement shown by members of Congress who represent far-away districts yet think it’s appropriate to impose their policy preferences on 700,000 D.C. residents,” Norton said. "By loading this legislation with anti-home-rule riders, from stripping away reproductive healthcare access to meddling in our local public safety and education laws, Republican members are dictating how D.C. residents live, spend their own local tax dollars, and govern themselves. "These members were not elected by D.C. residents, yet they continue to treat the District like their own playground to rule as they please. This bill should serve as a stark reminder of why D.C. statehood is not just a political goal, but a moral imperative to end this ongoing cycle of paternalism and disenfranchisement. “D.C. residents are worthy and capable of governing themselves. Congress must pass my D.C. statehood bill." As passed … | 1 | 2026-06-05T06:35:23Z | 2026-06-05T06:36:42Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-provide-funding-law-school-clinics-providing-pro-bono | Norton Introduces Bill to Provide Funding to Law School Clinics Providing Pro Bono Services to Veterans | 2026-04-21 | 2026 | 2026-04 | 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 the Veterans Legal Support Act, which would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide funding to law school clinical programs that provide pro bono legal services to veterans, including assistance with disability claims and foreclosures. Currently, there are more than 20 law schools nationwide that have clinics focusing on the legal needs of veterans, including the William & Mary Law School Veterans Benefit Clinic, which was the first recipient of a “best practice” certification from the VA. Allowing the VA to provide funding to these clinics would allow other law schools, like the University of the District of Columbia’s David A. Clarke School of Law, to start their own VA-certified clinics. "Countless veterans are currently stuck in limbo, waiting for the VA to process their claims. The clinical programs at certain law schools provide these veterans with the free, expert legal assistance they need to navigate a complex system and secure their hard-earned benefits. This bill builds on the proven success of existing law school clinics across the country, ensuring we sustain and expand the vital legal resources our veterans deserve." Norton’s introductory statement follows: Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton On the Introduction of the Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026 April 21, 2026 Today, I introduce the Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026, which would allow the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide support to law school clinical programs that provide pro bono legal and support services to veterans, including assistance with disability claims and foreclosures. There are at least 22 law schools that have clinics devoted to veterans’ legal needs, including the William & Mary Law School Veterans Benefits Clinic, which was the first recipient of a “best practice” certification from the VA. There are many other law schools, such as the University of the District of Columbia’s David A. Clarke … | 1 | 2026-06-03T06:40:39Z | 2026-06-03T06:42:22Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-highlights-cruel-irony-dc-appropriations-bill-including-many-anti-home | Norton Highlights the Cruel Irony of D.C. Appropriations Bill, Including Many Anti-Home Rule Riders, Released on Emancipation Day | 2026-04-16 | 2026 | 2026-04 | 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 2027 (FY 27) Financial Services and General Government (FSSG) Appropriations bill, which Norton said includes an egregious number of anti-home rule riders. Republicans attempt 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 D.C. Tuition and Grant Assistance (DCTAG), a program established by a bill Norton got passed in 1999. DCTAG makes up the difference for D.C. residents between in-state and out-of-state tuition up to $15,000 at public institutions of higher education in the U.S. "The release of the FY 27 D.C. appropriations bill today, as D.C. celebrates Emancipation Day, is a cruel irony that will not be lost on the 700,000 D.C. residents," Norton said. "On the very day we celebrate Emancipation Day, marking the day President Lincoln freed 3,100 enslaved people in D.C., the first in the country, House Republicans have chosen to remind us that Congress can still impose its own policy priorities on D.C. without the consent of those who live in the nation's capital. "By loading this legislation with anti-home-rule riders, from stripping away reproductive healthcare access to meddling in our local public safety and education laws, Republican members are attempting to dictate how D.C. residents live, spend their own local tax dollars, and govern themselves. "These members were not elected by D.C. residents, yet they continue to treat our city like a federal colony. On this Emancipation Day, let this bill serve as a stark reminder of why D.C. statehood is not just a political goal, but a moral imperative to end this ongoing cycle of paternalism and disenfranchisement. Congress must pass my D.C. statehood bill." The text released today would: Permit anyone with a concealed carry permit from any state or territory to carry a concealed hand… | 1 | 2026-05-27T06:38:34Z | 2026-05-27T06:40:17Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-resolution-commemorating-emancipation-day-which-falls-day | Norton Introduces Resolution Commemorating Emancipation Day, Which Falls the Day After 2026 Federal Tax Filing Deadline | 2026-04-15 | 2026 | 2026-04 | 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 resolution commemorating Emancipation Day, an official holiday in D.C., honoring the date in 1862 when President Abraham Lincoln freed 3,100 enslaved people in the District, nine months ahead of the Emancipation Proclamation. This year D.C. will observe the holiday one day after the filing deadline for federal taxes. “Emancipation Day is all the more powerful for its timing this year, coming the day after the annual deadline for filing federal taxes,” Norton said. “D.C. residents were the first to be freed from slavery but are the last to enjoy full rights and freedoms as American citizens, paying more in overall federal taxes than 26 states while still being denied voting representation in Congress and fiscal autonomy, as we’ve seen several damaging examples of this Congress. Most outrageously, last year Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government that restricted D.C.’s 2025 spending to 2024 levels in the middle of the fiscal year, creating an initially projected $1.1 billion shortfall in D.C.’s budget. Those funds were the District’s, collected from D.C.’s local taxes, not federal dollars. “Liberty is an empty promise without the power of the purse. Fiscal autonomy is central to liberty and self-determination, and true freedom requires the ability to make choices about how D.C. spends its own local funds.” The text of the resolution follows. RESOLUTION Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation’s capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the “first freed” on April 16, 1862, and celebrating passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives. Whereas the District of Columbia has been a focal point of the Nation’s complex racial history, which has included slavery, the Civil War, killings, segregation, and disenfranchiseme… | 1 | 2026-05-23T06:08:46Z | 2026-05-23T06:10:20Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/deadline-approaches-norton-says-federal-tax-filing-season-reminder-dc | As Deadline Approaches, Norton Says Federal Tax Filing Season is a Reminder that D.C. Residents Remain Under Taxation Without Representation | 2026-04-10 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the federal tax filing season kicks off, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) issued a statement reminding the public that the District of Columbia pays more federal taxes per capita than any state and more federal taxes overall than 26 states, while being denied the same voting representation in Congress or full local self-government accorded to residents of the states. Norton said that the remedy is for Congress to pass her D.C. statehood bill. "As the deadline for filing federal taxes approaches, I remind the public that D.C. still does not have voting representation in Congress nor full local self-government – rights accorded to residents of the states," Norton said. "’No taxation without representation' was the slogan that gave birth to our nation itself. The principle should particularly apply to the citizens of the nation's capital today, who have all the obligations of citizenship and pay more federal taxes per capita than residents of any state. “I introduced my D.C. statehood bill in the House on the first day bills were allowed to be introduced this Congress. The residents of our nation’s capital are owed the same rights afforded to residents of the states.” The D.C. statehood bill has passed the House twice, most recently in April of 2021. ### | 1 | 2026-05-23T06:08:46Z | 2026-05-23T06:10:20Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-reintroduces-bill-create-paul-laurence-dunbar-commemorative-coin | Norton Reintroduces Bill to Create Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin | 2026-04-06 | 2026 | 2026-04 | 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) reintroduced the Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 five-dollar coins, 400,000 one-dollar coins and 750,000 half-dollar coins in honor of Paul Laurence Dunbar. The surcharge from each coin sold would benefit scholarships and other activities of the Dunbar Alumni Federation, the alumni association for Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School. Congresswoman Norton is a proud Dunbar Senior High School alumna. “Paul Laurence Dunbar holds a special place in my life as the namesake of my high school, the Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School, which was the first preparatory high school in the nation for African American students,” Norton said. “Paul Laurence Dunbar is recognized as one of the greatest African American poets in United States. Minting a coin in his honor would be a fitting tribute to such a historic figure, while also helping to continue raising funds for important causes undertaken by the Dunbar Alumni Federation.” Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School was established in D.C. in 1870 as the Preparatory High School for Colored Youth. The school was renamed for Dunbar in 1916. Notable alumni include Edward Brooke, the first popularly elected African American to the U.S. Senate; Wesley A. Brown, the first African American to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy; and Robert C. Weaver, the first-ever Secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Dunbar Alumni Federation was organized in 2002 to provide scholarships and other financial support to students and graduates of Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School. Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act of 2026 April 6, 2026 Today, I introduce the Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act, which would direct the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in h… | 1 | 2026-05-22T06:27:39Z | 2026-05-22T06:29:18Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-requiring-health-insurers-directly-reimburse-divorced-0 | Norton Introduces Bill Requiring Health Insurers to Directly Reimburse Divorced Parents for Children’s Medical Expenses | 2026-03-30 | 2026 | 2026-03 | 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 the Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026, which would require all health insurers to directly reimburse a divorced parent who pays for reimbursable out-of-pocket medical expenses. In a divorce, one parent typically is court-ordered to provide health insurance for a child, but the other parent may pay for reimbursable out-of-pocket medical expenses. Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, group health insurers are required to directly reimburse the parent who pays for reimbursable out-of-pocket medical expenses. However, other health insurers are not required to do so. This issue was raised by one of Norton's constituents. "Families facing divorce are experiencing significant hardship," Norton said. "My bill would ensure that children are getting necessary medical care while easing administrative burdens on families." Norton's introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026 March 30, 2026 Today, I introduce the Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026. This bill would require all health insurers to directly reimburse a custodial parent for any out-of-pocket medical expenses for a child incurred by such parent if a court directs a non-custodial parent (including a stepparent) to provide health insurance for the child. In a divorce, one parent is typically court-ordered to provide health insurance for a child. However, the other parent may pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses for the child that are reimbursable by the insurer. Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, group health insurers are required to directly reimburse a parent who pays for reimbursable out-of-pocket medical expenses when the other parent has been court-ordered to provide health insurance for a child. However, other health insurers are not requ… | 1 | 2026-05-21T06:28:16Z | 2026-05-21T06:29:43Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-releases-remarks-ahead-speaking-house-floor-opposing-bill-codify | Norton Releases Remarks Ahead of Speaking on House Floor Opposing Bill to Codify President Trump’s Efforts to Control D.C. | 2026-03-25 | 2026 | 2026-03 | 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 opposing the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act, introduced by Rep. John McGuire (R-VA). The bill would undermine D.C.’s autonomy by codifying parts of President Trump’s executive order of the same name into law. Norton will speak on the House floor this afternoon at approximately 2:00 p.m. “D.C. is a world-class city, yet this bill seeks to codify and encourage President Trump’s efforts to control and transform D.C., as well as to demonize D.C. and its 700,000 residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown. President Trump has already called for the repeal of D.C. home rule, federalized the D.C. police department, deployed troops and masked federal agents on D.C.’s streets, terrorized immigrants in D.C., demolished the East Wing of the White House, removed the nonprofit managing the public golf courses in D.C. and announced the closure of the Kennedy Center,” Norton said. “This bill will only embolden him.” McGuire’s bill would establish the “D.C. Safe and Beautiful Commission.” As originally introduced, the Commission included only federal officials as members of the Commission and excluded any representation from the D.C. government, despite the power to make consequential changes affecting the District. The bill has since been amended to allow a representative from the D.C. Mayor’s Office as one of its 10 members. Floor Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 (H.R. 5103) March 25, 2026 I strongly oppose this bill. I ask unanimous consent to enter into the record letters opposing this bill from the District of Columbia Mayor and every member of the D.C. Council. D.C. is a world-class city, yet this bill seeks to codify and encourage President Trump’s efforts to control and transform D.C., as well as to demonize D.C. and its 700,000 residents, the majority of whom are … | 1 | 2026-05-05T05:58:12Z | 2026-05-05T05:59:44Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-after-house-passage-bill-codify-president-trumps-efforts | Norton Statement After House Passage of Bill to Codify President Trump’s Efforts to Control D.C. | 2026-03-25 | 2026 | 2026-03 | 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 Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act, introduced by Rep. John McGuire (R-VA), which would codify parts of President Trump’s March, 2025 executive order, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said that she was disappointed by the passage of yet another condescending, paternalistic bill towards D.C. Republicans have filed more than 100 bills, amendments and riders to repeal, amend or block D.C. from carrying out its own local laws and policies this Congress. McGuire’s bill is the 11th that the House has passed this Congress. “Today the House passed yet another condescending bill that treats the more than 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia as though they are incapable of governing themselves,” Norton said. “This so-called ‘Safe and Beautiful’ bill is paternalistic and undemocratic, creating a federal Commission to dictate policies in a District whose residents have no voting representation in Congress and are already subject to Congress repealing its local laws. The bill’s token inclusion of one representative from the D.C. Mayor’s Office among 10 members does nothing to disguise its fundamental disrespect for D.C.’s local self-government. “Members of Congress who do not represent the District should stop interfering in the local affairs of the District. D.C. residents are both worthy and fully capable of choosing their own local laws and policies through the democratic process, the same way other local jurisdictions throughout the country do. If Congress truly respected democracy, it would grant the District the full rights of statehood instead of repeatedly undermining home rule.” McGuire’s bill would establish the “D.C. Safe and Beautiful Commission.” As originally introduced, the Commission included only federal officials as members and excluded any representation from the D.C. government, despite the power to make consequential changes affecting the District. The bill has since been amended to allow a representative from the D.C. M… | 1 | 2026-05-12T06:07:57Z | 2026-05-12T06:09:10Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/ahead-rules-committee-consideration-anti-dc-bill-norton-says-bill-will-only | Ahead of Rules Committee Consideration of Anti-D.C. Bill, Norton Says Bill Will Only Embolden President Trump | 2026-03-24 | 2026 | 2026-03 | 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 Rules Committee consideration of the anti-D.C. bill, the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act (H.R. 5103), introduced by Rep. John McGuire (R-VA). The bill would undermine D.C.’s autonomy by codifying parts of President Trump’s executive order of the same name into law. The Rules Committee will consider the bill at 4:00 p.m. and the full House is expected to debate the bill on Wednesday. The live stream of today’s hearing will be available on rules.house.gov. McGuire’s bill would establish the “D.C. Safe and Beautiful Commission.” As originally introduced, the Commission included only federal officials as members of the Commission and excluded any representation from the D.C. government, despite the power to make consequential changes affecting the District. The bill has since been amended to allow a representative from the D.C. Mayor’s Office as one of its 10 members. The Commission’s first two listed responsibilities are aimed at increasing immigration enforcement in D.C. Specifically, the Commission is required to ensure the “maximum enforcement of Federal immigration law within the District of Columbia, including… the redirection of available Federal, State, or local law enforcement resources to apprehend and deport illegal aliens,” and to monitor D.C.’s “sanctuary-city status and compliance with the enforcement of Federal immigration law.” The Commission is also required to facilitate the “deployment of a more robust Federal law enforcement presence” in D.C. and “increase the speed and lower the costs of processing concealed carry” gun permits in D.C. “This bill seeks to further President Trump’s efforts to control and demonize D.C. and its residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown,” Norton said. “President Trump has already called for the repeal of D.C. home rule, federalized the D.C. Police, deployed troops and masked federal agents on D.C.’s streets, terrorized immigrants in D.C., demol… | 1 | 2026-04-24T05:51:25Z | 2026-04-24T05:53:00Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-reintroduces-bill-prohibit-questions-citizenship-nationality-and | Norton Reintroduces Bill to Prohibit Questions on Citizenship, Nationality, and Immigration Status on the Census | 2026-03-24 | 2026 | 2026-03 | 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 a bill today that would prohibit questions on the decennial census related to citizenship, nationality, and immigration status. “The decennial census determines issues such as congressional apportionment and distribution of federal funding to over 350 programs, and questions about one’s status can lead to less accurate data,” Norton said. “We owe it to all our constituents that these unnecessary and harmful questions never be allowed.” The American Community Survey, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, already includes a question on citizenship. Norton’ introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026 March 24, 2026 Today, I introduce the Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026, which would prohibit the U.S. Census Bureau (Bureau) from including questions on the decennial census about citizenship, nationality or immigration status. Prior to the 2020 census, the Department of Justice wrote to the Bureau requesting that it “reinstate on the 2020 census questionnaire a question regarding citizenship.” From 1970 to 2000, this question was sent to approximately 16 percent of the population in the decennial census through the so-called “longform.” However, the longform was dropped from the census and replaced with the current American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS is sent to approximately three million people annually, which allows the Bureau to get the necessary information on citizenship. Asking questions about citizenship status to every person in the decennial census has not been done in almost 70 years because it would discourage people, largely minorities, who are already undercounted in the census, from participating in the census. The ACS was created to make the decennial census simpler for people to complete, which facilitates higher participation rates and preserves privacy. Fortunately, after a protr… | 1 | 2026-05-02T05:53:08Z | 2026-05-02T05:54:44Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-releases-markup-statement-ahead-third-markup-congress-bills-repeal | Norton Releases Markup Statement Ahead of Third Markup This Congress of Bills to Repeal Local D.C. Traffic Laws | 2026-03-18 | 2026 | 2026-03 | 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 ahead of today’s Committee on Oversight & Government Reform (COGR) markup of a bill, introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), that would repeal two D.C. laws that authorize automated traffic enforcement and limit turning right on red. “Yet again, Republicans are wasting time they should be using to solve significant problems facing the American people to instead address their pet peeves, and while doing so, undemocratically repeal the duly enacted laws of the District of Columbia,” Norton said. “Today’s markup is the third this Congress of a bill that would interfere with these same two local D.C. laws, meaning today’s markup is redundant. Republicans are wasting our time for the third time this Congress to accomplish the same purpose. “Rep. Perry has spent the last five years trying to end D.C.’s use of the same automated traffic enforcement measures his own home state of Pennsylvania employs, to the benefit of his own constituents. Perhaps he should focus on banning his own state’s use of the technology that has sparked such sustained animus before attacking the use of it in D.C., a district he does not represent. “Regardless of the implications of this Committee’s actions, 700,000 D.C. residents, a majority of whom are Black and Brown, are worthy and capable of governing themselves without input from members of Congress who do not represent D.C.” Norton’s markup statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Markup of the Stop DC CAMERA Act (H.R. 5525) March 18, 2026 I strongly oppose this undemocratic and paternalistic bill, which would repeal two traffic laws enacted by the District of Columbia. Today’s markup is the third markup this Congress of a bill that would interfere with these two laws. Last year, this committee passed a bill that would, among other things, repeal these two laws, and the House Committee on Appropriations passed a bill that would p… | 1 | 2026-04-17T05:47:03Z | 2026-04-17T05:48:33Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-after-committee-passage-bill-repeal-local-dc-traffic-laws | Norton Statement After Committee Passage of Bill to Repeal Local D.C. Traffic Laws | 2026-03-18 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform (COGR) marked up and passed a bill introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) to repeal two D.C. traffic laws, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) highlighted the hypocrisy of Rep. Perry’s five year long quest to end D.C.’s use of the same traffic safety measures his home state uses extensively and vowed to fight to prevent the bill from advancing further. “Today the Oversight Committee, for the second time this Congress, advanced a paternalistic, undemocratic, and frankly petty bill to overturn two traffic safety laws enacted by D.C.,” Norton said. “The hypocrisy behind this legislation is astounding. The bill’s sponsor represents a district in Pennsylvania, a state that uses automated traffic enforcement extensively to improve roadway safety for its own residents. Yet he has spent years attempting to deny the District the same tool his own constituents benefit from. “D.C.’s elected officials enacted these measures to protect pedestrians, cyclists and drivers in our city. If D.C. residents disagree with those decisions, they can vote their local leaders out of office. That is how democracy works. What is undemocratic is members of Congress from distant states repeatedly trying to override local D.C. laws. “Congress should focus on the many pressing challenges facing the nation, not continue this pattern of unnecessary and unjustified interference in the District’s local affairs. I’ll work to stop this bill from advancing further.” ### | 1 | 2026-04-22T05:46:42Z | 2026-04-22T05:48:06Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-allow-breastfeeding-individuals-be-excused-jury-duty | Norton Introduces Bill to Allow Breastfeeding Individuals to be Excused from Jury Duty | 2026-03-16 | 2026 | 2026-03 | 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 the Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026, which would allow people called for jury duty who are breastfeeding to be excused from jury service in federal court and in the federally controlled D.C. Superior Court upon their request. Norton says a constituent raised this issue in a letter to her office. The health benefits of breastfeeding are so well-documented that Norton wanted to bring jury service in line with existing federal policy that encourages breastfeeding. “Breastfeeding has well-documented health benefits for infants and families,” Norton said. “Requiring nursing parents to serve on jury duty can create an unnecessary barrier to breastfeeding and place added strain on families during a critical time for a child’s development. My bill would allow people who are breastfeeding to be excused from jury service so they’re not forced to choose between fulfilling a civic duty and caring for their child. This legislation builds on my efforts to support breastfeeding nationwide, including my bill requiring federal facilities to provide lactation spaces, which was signed into law in 2019.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026 March 16, 2026 Today, I introduce the Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026, which would allow breastfeeding individuals summoned for jury service in the federal courts or the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to be excused from service upon the individual’s request. The benefits of breastfeeding are well-documented, and individuals should not be deterred from breastfeeding by jury service. This bill would apply to the D.C. Superior Court because Congress is the only legislative body that can mandate this exemption for the D.C. Superior Court. The D.C. Home Rule Act prohibits the D.C. Council from enacting any law relating to Title 11 of the D.C. … | 1 | 2026-04-16T05:48:36Z | 2026-04-16T05:50:08Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-says-creation-new-dc-national-guard-brigade-underscores-need-congress | Norton Says Creation of New D.C. National Guard Brigade Underscores Need for Congress to Pass Her Bill Giving the D.C. Mayor Control of the Guard | 2026-03-16 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Upon learning that a new brigade has been activated in the D.C. National Guard (DCNG) to coordinate military support for civil authorities, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said that the major structural change imposed without D.C.’s consent yet again underscores the need for Congress to pass her bill to give the D.C. mayor control of the DCNG. Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) is co-leading the bill in the House and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) leads the bill in the Senate. “The D.C. National Guard should not be subject to major structural changes imposed without the input of the people it exists to protect,” Norton said. “Unlike every state in the nation, where the governor controls the National Guard, the president has authority over the D.C. National Guard. As we saw on January 6th, 2021, when deployment of the DCNG was delayed for hours while District officials tried to contact the president, D.C.’s forced reliance on federal officials to deploy its own National Guard has real consequences for the safety of more than 700,000 people who call the District home. My bill to place the D.C. National Guard under the authority of the D.C. mayor would correct this inequity and align the District with the longstanding practice in every state. The people of the nation’s capital deserve the same control over their Guard that Americans elsewhere have. "After inciting a mob to attack the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, which also resulted in millions of dollars of property damage in D.C. neighborhoods, the irony of President Trump repeatedly citing his purported concern about public safety in the District is not lost on me. “The creation of this new brigade and the activation of the D.C. National Guard without D.C.'s consent last fall underscore the necessity of D.C. statehood. Until D.C. gets the full protections that statehood would provide, my bill to give D.C.'s mayor control over the D.C. National Guard, like governors of states have over theirs, would place D.C. closer to having control… | 1 | 2026-04-14T05:46:13Z | 2026-04-14T05:48:07Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-reintroduces-bill-raise-pay-dc-superior-court-jurors-match-pay-federal | Norton Reintroduces Bill to Raise Pay of D.C. Superior Court Jurors to Match Pay of Federal Jurors | 2026-03-09 | 2026 | 2026-03 | 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) reintroduced her District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act, which would raise the pay of D.C. Superior Court jurors to match that of federal jurors. “The District of Columbia’s local courts oversee crucial matters that impact our residents and the city,” Norton said. “Our jurors deserve equal compensation for this important civic duty that our federal counterparts receive.” Norton’s introductory statement follows: Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act March 9, 2026 Today, I introduce the District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act, which would require D.C.’s local trial court, the Superior Court, to pay jurors the same amount federal courts pay jurors. Currently, the Superior Court pays jurors the same amount federal courts pay jurors, but the Superior Court has sometimes paid less. Under the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, Congress assumed responsibility for funding the local D.C. courts. The local D.C. courts, however, have always been under the direct control of Congress, even when they were funded by D.C. The D.C. Home Rule Act prohibits the D.C. Council from enacting any law with respect to any provision of Title 11 of the D.C. Code (relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the local D.C. courts). Under Title 11, the Board of Judges of the Superior Court sets juror pay. I urge my colleagues to support this bill. ### | 1 | 2026-04-07T15:46:19Z | 2026-04-07T20:08:42Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-calls-trump-administration-most-corrupt-history-oversight-hearing | Norton Calls Trump Administration “Most Corrupt in History” in Oversight Hearing | 2026-03-04 | 2026 | 2026-03 | 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 & Government Reform (COGR) hearing on fraud and misuse of government funds in Minnesota. “My Republican colleagues have now held two hearings to talk about fraud in one single state. But they have completely ignored the fact that the Trump administration is the most corrupt administration in history,” Norton said. “If Republicans really cared about fraud, abuse and holding criminals accountable, they would call out Donald Trump for firing 17 inspectors general. These internal watchdogs are the frontline of rooting out waste, fraud and abuse at federal agencies.” Norton’s full remarks follow. Remarks of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Hearing of the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform March 4, 2026 It is critical that the federal government support people who need assistance with food, housing and health care. Unfortunately, as long as the government provides these services, there will be bad actors trying to take advantage of them. We need to prevent and identify these fraudsters so that social services can reach those who need them. However, we cannot recklessly deny help to the many people who need these services because of a few bad actors. My Republican colleagues have now held two hearings to talk about fraud in one single state. But they have completely ignored the fact that the Trump administration is the most corrupt administration in history. If Republicans really cared about fraud, abuse and holding criminals accountable, they would call out Donald Trump for firing 17 inspectors general. These internal watchdogs are the frontline of rooting out waste, fraud and abuse at federal agencies. The Trump administration has also retaliated against whistleblowers, and allowed administration officials to engage in serious conflicts of interest that often cross the line into outright corruption. We need inspectors general, whistleblower protections and rules prohibitin… | 1 | 2026-04-03T05:34:17Z | 2026-04-03T05:35:48Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-reintroduces-resolution-calling-senate-ratify-convention-elimination | Norton Reintroduces Resolution Calling on Senate to Ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women | 2026-03-02 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the start of Women’s History Month, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a resolution calling on the Senate to ratify the United Nations’ Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The Convention establishes an agenda for national action to end discrimination against women and ensure the advancement of women in political, social, economic and cultural fields through legislative action and legal protections. It was adopted by the U.N. General Assembly in 1979 and signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 but has never been brought before the full Senate for a vote. Currently, 189 U.N. member states have ratified the Convention. The United States joins Iran, Palau, Somalia, Sudan and Tonga as the only members of the United Nations who have yet to ratify the Convention. In light of the Senate’s inaction, dozens of U.S. cities, counties and states have passed resolutions in support of the Convention’s ratification. D.C. enacted the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women Act in accordance with the principles of the Convention. “As the first woman to chair the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, I understand firsthand the profound impact ratifying the Convention would have,” Norton said. “During my tenure, I issued the first federal guidelines recognizing sexual harassment as a violation of equal employment laws. Ratification would strengthen the legal foundation for combating gender discrimination in our courts and demonstrate to the world that the United States is fully committed to ending gender discrimination. “I urge my colleagues in the Senate to finally ratify this important Convention. It is long overdue.” Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) are original cosponsors of the resolution. ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-announces-community-project-funding-application-process-2 | Norton Announces Community Project Funding Application Process | 2026-02-25 | 2026 | 2026-02 | 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 announced the process for applying to her office for Community Project Funding, formerly known as earmarks, for fiscal year 2027 (FY27). For a Community Project Funding request to be considered, eligible entities must submit an application 5:00 p.m. on March 6, 2026. Applications must be sent to NortonCommunityProjectFunding@mail.house.gov. Late or incomplete applications, including applications that do not provide the information required by the relevant subcommittee, will not be considered. The project must be located in the District of Columbia. The subcommittees’ requirements can be found here. An application consists of all the information about the entity and project required by the applicable subcommittee, as well as the following: Name of the recipient Address of the recipient Amount of the request Explanation of the request, including purpose, and a justification for why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds Evidence of community support If on behalf of a non-profit, evidence the entity is a non-profit organization as described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and evidence non-profit’s work is primarily focused on D.C. The Appropriations Committee is only permitting certain programs within specific subcommittees, listed below, that are going to participate in the Community Project Funding process. House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding – Eligible Accounts Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Department of Agriculture – Farm Production and Conservation Programs Natural Resources Conservation Service (Conservation Operations) Department of Agriculture – Research, Education, and Economics Agricultural Research Service (Buildings and Facilities) Department of Agriculture – Rural Development Rural Housing Service (Community Facilities) Rural Utilities Service (Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants) Rural U… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-question-witnesses-potomac-river-sewage-spill-and-study-secondary | Norton to Question Witnesses on Potomac River Sewage Spill and Study on Secondary Drinking Water Source for D.C. | 2026-02-24 | 2026 | 2026-02 | 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 question line ahead of today’s Transportation & Infrastructure hearing on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), where she’ll question Lt. Gen. William H. Graham, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, about the study she got authorized to identify a secondary drinking water source for D.C. Norton will also address the recent sewage spill in the Potomac River, which underscores the need for the District to have a secondary drinking water source. The Potomac River is the sole source of drinking water for the District. “The recent wastewater spill into the Potomac River is a stark reminder that our capital’s water infrastructure remains dangerously vulnerable. Clean water is not optional; it is fundamental to public health and safety. This incident underscores the urgent need for a secondary drinking water source for the District so that residents are not left at the mercy of a single, aging system. We must act to protect our environment and the health of every family in our city.” Norton’s question line follows, as prepared for delivery. Question Line of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Hearing February 24, 2026 The Army Corps supplies the District of Columbia’s drinking water, and the Potomac River is the only source of that drinking water. With only one day of backup water supply, man-made or natural events that make the river unusable for drinking water would put residents, the federal government and the regional economy at risk. In 2022, at my request, Congress authorized the Corps to conduct a feasibility study of a “project for water supply, including the identification of a secondary water source and additional water storage capability for the Washington Metropolitan Area.” Congress has since appropriated $2,300,000 for the study. Two weeks ago, the Corps informed me that it will likely limit the scope of the study to an … | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-calls-rubio-expel-and-bar-reentry-azerbaijani-officials-involved | Norton Calls on Rubio to Expel and Bar Reentry of Azerbaijani Officials Involved in Violent Attacks on Peaceful Protestors in D.C. | 2026-02-23 | 2026 | 2026-02 | 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) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to take immediate action to hold accountable Azerbaijani officials who attacked peaceful protestors gathered outside the Waldorf Astoria in the District of Columbia last week. The media has reported that at least six protesters were injured. Norton said the violent attack "was also an assault on basic American values and the First Amendment protections for free speech and peaceful assembly," and was particularly an affront to the District of Columbia, as freedom to protest in the nation’s capital is paramount. “The violent attack on the protestors was also an attack on the First Amendment protections for freedom of speech and peaceful assembly,” Norton wrote. “I urge you to bar any Azerbaijani official who attacked or ordered the attack of the protestors from reentering the United States if they have already left the country and to expel any that remain in the country.” Norton requested a response by March 9, 2026. The full letter follows. February 23, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio: I was deeply disturbed by the attack last week on what appeared to be peaceful protestors outside the Waldorf Astoria in the District of Columbia by bodyguards for the Azerbaijani president. The attack on the protestors was also an attack on the First Amendment protections for freedom of speech and peaceful assembly. I urge you to bar any Azerbaijani official who attacked or ordered the attack of the protestors from reentering the United States if they have already left the country and to expel any that remain in the country. I also urge you to follow traditional State Department practice and request a waiver of immunity from Azerbaijan for those connected to the attack if a prosecutor would otherwise prosecute. I request a written response to this letter by March 9, 2026. Sincerely, Eleanor Holmes No… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-make-dc-eligible-federal-forestry-funding-udc | Norton Introduces Bill to Make D.C. Eligible for Federal Forestry Funding for UDC | 2026-02-23 | 2026 | 2026-02 | 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 amend the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act to make the District of Columbia eligible for federal forestry funds. The McIntire-Stennis Act provides U.S. states and territories with formula-based funds to support state-designated institutions' cooperative forestry research programs. Norton said that the District is treated as a state under most federal programs and that the District's omission from the legislation was likely an oversight. She said her bill would make D.C. eligible for funding that would particularly support research at the University of the District of Columbia's (UDC) College of Agriculture, Urban Stability, and Environmental Science, a program that complements the city's ongoing forestry efforts. UDC is the nation's only urban land-grant university. Norton successfully got her provision to enable UDC to receive federal funding for forestry research under the McIntire-Stennis Act included in the Senate-passed 2013 Farm Bill. “D.C., whose residents pay the highest federal taxes per capita in the nation, should be eligible for these critical federal forestry funds,” Norton said. “I have worked to ensure the District is treated as a state for purposes of most federal funding, and this legislation continues that effort. The University of the District of Columbia – the nation’s only urban land-grant university – would benefit tremendously from these resources.” Norton's introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton On the Introduction of the McIntire-Stennis Act District of Columbia Equality Act February 23, 2026 Today, I introduce the McIntire-Stennis Act District of Columbia Equality Act, which would make the District of Columbia eligible for funding under the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act (Act) in the same manner as states. The Act provides funding to states and certain territories for forestry research programs. The funding assists states and terri… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-reintroduces-bill-make-dc-eligible-same-federal-funding-under-two | Norton Reintroduces Bill to Make D.C. Eligible for Same Federal Funding Under Two Wildlife Conservation Laws as States | 2026-02-20 | 2026 | 2026-02 | 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 a bill that would make D.C. eligible for federal funding under two federal wildlife conservation laws, the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act. “Excluding D.C. from access to this federal funding has serious repercussions for the District and its approximately 7,800 acres of parkland,” Norton said. “D.C. should be eligible for all the same federal funding, including conservation funding, as states. I have consistently worked to have D.C. treated as a state for the purposes of federal funding and this legislation is no different.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act February 20, 2026 Today, I introduce the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act. This bill would make the District of Columbia eligible for federal funding under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act in the same manner as states. D.C. residents pay the same federal taxes as residents of the states and, therefore, D.C. should be treated as a state under federal programs. D.C. has roughly 7,800 acres of parkland, covering nearly a quarter of the city. The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act provides funding to states for five distinct purposes: program administration, wildlife restoration, basic hunter education and safety, enhanced hunter education and safety grants and multistate conservation grants. In general, D.C. is not eligible for funding under this Act. The Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act provides funding for sport fish restoration, aquatic education, wetlands restoration and boat-related activities. Under this Act, each state receives a minimum of on… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-says-dc-mourns-passing-rev-jesse-jackson-former-dc-shadow-senator-and | Norton Says D.C. Mourns Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Former D.C. Shadow Senator and Statehood Supporter | 2026-02-17 | 2026 | 2026-02 | 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 today she and all of D.C. mourn the passing of her friend, civil rights leader, and former D.C. Shadow Senator Rev. Jesse Jackson. “The District of Columbia and our nation mourn the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, a pioneer whose leadership reshaped civil rights advocacy and American politics. I was honored to work alongside him during his service as D.C.’s Shadow Senator and throughout his lifelong fight for equality and democracy. “From the front lines of the civil rights movement to national campaigns that expanded the political imagination of this country, Jesse Jackson lifted up the voices of those too often unheard. He turned protest into progress and transformed moral conviction into political action. His work built bridges across race, class, and geography, helping redefine what inclusive democracy could look like in America. “In his years representing the District, Rev. Jackson stood firmly for D.C. statehood and full self‑governance. He recognized that the denial of representation to D.C. residents was a civil rights issue at the heart of America’s unfinished democratic promise. “Rev. Jackson’s courage, faith, and belief in the power of ordinary citizens to change history will endure. His legacy is a challenge to us all to continue the struggle for equality, for voting rights, and for a democracy that fully lives up to its ideals.” Jackson served as D.C. Shadow Senator from 1991-1997. Norton was first elected to Congress in 1991. ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/transportation-infrastructure-committee-adopts-norton-amendment-including-dc | Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Adopts Norton Amendment Including D.C. in “State” Definition | 2026-02-11 | 2026 | 2026-02 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – In today’s Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Full Committee markup, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) offered an amendment to a the Smart Space Act, which the Committee adopted, to define the term “State” to include the District of Columbia. The bill directs the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) to convene consultation meetings with State real estate experts to identify alternative financing solutions that will reduce costs to the federal government for the construction of new public buildings. “The amendment in the nature of a substitute to the Smart Space Act of 2026 did not define the term ‘State,’ which could have been interpreted to exclude the District of Columbia,” Norton said. “D.C. has the highest concentration of federal buildings of any large city in the nation. D.C. real estate experts should be included in the consultation meetings GSA is required to convene to identify alternative financing for the disposal, construction or renovation of federal buildings. I’m pleased the Committee adopted my amendment, which fixed the issue by defining ‘State’ to include D.C.” Failing to include D.C. in the definition of “State” creates ambiguity and can lead to disputes over the interpretation of enacted laws. ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/during-black-history-month-norton-and-torres-introduce-bill-create-stamp | During Black History Month, Norton and Torres Introduce Bill to Create Stamp to Commemorate Civil Rights Leader Bayard Rustin | 2026-02-09 | 2026 | 2026-02 | 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 Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) introduced a bill today to create a stamp commemorating civil rights leader Bayard Rustin. Norton said the timing of the bill’s introduction is significant, coming during Black History Month. “Bayard Rustin, whose leadership deserves special recognition by our country, was a central figure in the civil rights movement,” Norton said. “I worked for him when he served as the principal organizer of the 1963 March on Washington. Rustin demonstrated how his lifelong commitment to nonviolence could be put into action, orchestrating the largest demonstration in U.S. history at the time in the nation’s capital. My bill would create a commemorative stamp in his honor, a fitting tribute to one of the chief architects of the American civil rights movement during Black History Month.” “Bayard Rustin was one of the great architects of the civil rights movement, a brilliant strategist whose commitment to nonviolence helped shape the course of American history,” Torres said. “As the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, he turned moral conviction into collective action and brought hundreds of thousands together in the fight for justice. Honoring his legacy with a commemorative stamp is a meaningful way to recognize a trailblazer whose courage, intellect, and vision helped move our nation closer to its ideals.” Born March 17, 1912, Bayard Rustin became one of the most important leaders in the 20th century civil rights movement. Rustin learned the values of nonviolence and peacekeeping from his grandparents’ Quaker faith at a young age, and he would continue to build these values into his life as a civil rights movement leader. Rustin was an advisor in Martin Luther King Jr.’s inner circle as King advocated pacifism and nonviolence for achieving equal treatment for African Americans. Rustin executed aggressive but peaceful action in the civil rights movement and throughout his life as an activist. His most important r… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-secures-over-10-million-community-project-funding-dc-thud-bill-signed | Norton Secures over $10 Million in Community Project Funding for D.C. in THUD Bill Signed Into Law and Nearly $15 Million Overall in FY 26 | 2026-02-05 | 2026 | 2026-02 | 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 secured over $10 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) for D.C. in the final fiscal year 2026 (FY 26) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill signed into law by the president on Tuesday. “I am pleased that the president has signed the fiscal year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development bill into law, delivering more than $10 million in Community Project Funding for D.C.,” Norton said. “These investments will strengthen our parks, improve public safety and transportation infrastructure, expand research and workforce capacity at the University of the District of Columbia, and support sustainable, community-driven projects across the city. This funding reflects the priorities of D.C. residents and will make a tangible difference in neighborhoods throughout the District.” Norton secured: $500,000 for Carver Langston Park Upgrades $850,000 for Duke Ellington Park $600,000 for Riggs and South Dakota Triangle Park Upgrades $2,000,000 for Research Infrastructure Upgrades for UDC $2,000,000 for Food Hub Infrastructure Upgrades for UDC $1,200,000 for Firebird Farm Infrastructure Upgrades for UDC $1,000,000 for Aviation Maintenance Infrastructure Upgrades for UDC $850,000 for Lederer Gardens Facility Improvements $250,000 for Solar Charging for Capital eBikes $850,000 for Suitland Parkway Safety Enhancements Norton previously secured the following funding for the District through other fully enacted FY 26 appropriations bills: $1,800,000 for Study of Secondary Drinking Water Source for D.C. in the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill. $1,031,000 for Georgetown University Lab Equipment in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. $1,000,000 for Kingman Lake Wetlands Restoration and Improvements in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. $1,000,000 fo… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-condemns-house-passage-disapproval-resolution-vows-fight-passage-senate | Norton Condemns House Passage of Disapproval Resolution, Vows to Fight Passage in the Senate | 2026-02-04 | 2026 | 2026-02 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After House passage of a disapproval resolution repealing a local D.C. law that recently restored D.C.’s child tax credit, increased an existing earned income tax credit, and decoupled D.C.'s tax code from certain provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) called the measure paternalistic, democracy-denying, deliberate administrative and fiscal sabotage of the nation’s capital. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX). The decoupling provisions of the D.C. law are projected to generate approximately $600 million in local revenue over the next four years and decrease child poverty by 20%. If passed by the House, Senate, and signed into law by the president, the resolution would repeal a local D.C. law that recently restored D.C.’s child tax credit, increased an existing earned income tax credit, and decoupled D.C.'s tax code from certain provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The D.C. law’s decoupling provisions are projected to generate approximately $600 million in local revenue over the next four years. “This resolution is nothing short of unprecedented and deliberate administrative and fiscal sabotage of D.C.,” Norton said. “D.C. is hardly an outlier in decoupling parts of its local tax code from the federal one. Congress has never overturned a revenue-raising law for D.C., and doing so now threatens D.C.’s credit rating and will inject chaos in the middle of tax filing season. The District’s Chief Financial Officer said it will force the District to halt filings while scrambling to rewrite forms and guidance. This is not governance or oversight, it is sabotage, and the damage will be severe and intentional. “More than 700,000 residents of Washington, D.C., the majority of whom are Black and Brown, are worthy and capable of governing themselves. If D.C. residents disagree with the decisions of their elected council, D.C. residents can vote them out. That's how democracy works. Members of Congress from d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T17:26:08Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-releases-remarks-dc-vote-press-conference-disapproval-resolution | Norton Releases Remarks from DC Vote Press Conference on Disapproval Resolution | 2026-02-03 | 2026 | 2026-02 | 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 released her remarks ahead of this morning’s press conference with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and DC Vote opposing the disapproval resolution that the House is expected to vote on tomorrow. The live stream will be available for viewing here. “The resolution before the House tomorrow, which would overturn a duly enacted local tax law of the District of Columbia, is nothing short of deliberate administrative and fiscal sabotage of the nation’s capital,” Norton said. Norton’s full remarks follow. Remarks of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) at DC Vote Virtual Press Conference 2/3/2026 The resolution before the House this week, which would overturn a duly enacted local tax law of the District of Columbia, is nothing short of deliberate administrative and fiscal sabotage of the nation’s capital. The D.C. law at issue did three straightforward things: It restored D.C.’s child tax credit, strengthened an existing earned income tax credit, and decoupled the District’s tax code from selected provisions of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act. None of this is radical. None of it is unprecedented. Nearly half the states, red and blue alike, have passed laws decoupling their states’ tax codes from portions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Yet Congress has chosen to single out the District for punishment. This resolution is not about oversight or fiscal discipline. It’s about power – who wields it, and who is denied it. Congress has never overturned a revenue-raising law for D.C. Doing so now would be a reckless escalation with real and lasting consequences. It will threaten D.C.’s credit rating, forcing it to pay higher interest rates and costing taxpayers millions. Last year, when Congress cut D.C.’s local budget by one billion dollars, D.C.’s rating was put on negative watch. This disapproval resolution poses an even greater danger. It will sow chaos in the middle of tax filing season, likely forcing the District to halt tax filings altogeth… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:03:58Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/start-black-history-month-norton-introduces-bill-award-congressional-gold | At Start of Black History Month, Norton Introduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal the First 13 African American Officers in the U.S. Navy | 2026-02-03 | 2026 | 2026-02 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the beginning of Black History Month, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) reintroduced a bill to award a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to the “Golden Thirteen,” which were the first 13 African American officers in the United States Navy. In 1944, 16 African American men completed the required training course to become officers and passed their exams. Twelve of those men were commissioned as officers and a 13th was made a chief warrant officer, while no reason was given by the Navy as to why the remaining three men did not receive the commissions they had earned. “These officers passed their exams with high marks, despite being given half the standard amount of training time,” Norton said. “When the group was accused of cheating and were forced to retake their exams, these men passed once again and scored higher on the exam than the first time, ultimately earning the highest average of any class in Navy history at the time. These men served their country honorably, even with the challenges against them. They oversaw all-Black units and the training of Black recruits. It’s time now that we honor these brave men with a Congressional Gold Medal to thank them for their service.” Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act February 2, 2026 Today, I introduce the Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act. This bill would award a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 men who became the first African American commissioned and warrant officers in the United States Navy. In 1944, the Navy began officer training for 16 African American men. At that time, there were no African American officers in the Navy. These 16 men were expected to complete their officer training in eight weeks, even though officer training was normally 16 weeks. These 16 men supported each other, including by placing blankets over their windows and studying as a group by flashlight at… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:03:58Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/advisory-norton-van-hollen-dc-vote-free-dc-host-virtual-press-conference | Advisory: Norton, Van Hollen, DC Vote, Free DC to Host Virtual Press Conference Opposing Resolution to Nullify Local D.C. Law | 2026-02-02 | 2026 | 2026-02 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) – On Tuesday, February 3rd at 11:00 a.m., Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), the Senate sponsor of the D.C. statehood bill, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), DC Vote, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, and Free DC will host a press conference to oppose a disapproval resolution that the House is expected to vote on tomorrow. If signed into law by the president, the resolution would repeal a local D.C. law that restores the child tax credit, increased an existing earned income tax credit, and decoupled D.C.'s tax code from certain provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). D.C. isn't alone in decoupling parts of its tax code from the OBBBA. Nearly half the states, including Virginia and Maryland, have decoupled their state's tax codes from parts of the federal tax code. Enactment of the resolution would be unprecedented, as Congress has never overturned a revenue-raising effort for D.C. WHEN: Tuesday, February 3rd at 11:00 a.m. WHO: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Stasha Rhodes, Senior Director of Public Affairs, DC Vote, Erica Williams, Executive Director, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, and Michelle Chappell, Co-Chair Congress Working Group, Free DC. WHERE: Zoom. Participant link will be provided upon RSVP. Live stream link will be distributed via Congresswoman Norton’s official social media accounts before the event. Media should RSVP to Jeannette O’Connor at JOConnor@DCvote.org. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:03:58Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-condemns-disapproval-resolution-overturn-local-dc-law-ahead-rules | Norton Condemns Disapproval Resolution to Overturn Local D.C. Law Ahead of Rules Committee Consideration | 2026-02-02 | 2026 | 2026-02 | 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 a disapproval resolution, introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX), that the House is expected to vote on this week, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) condemned the legislation, saying it was nothing short of administrative and fiscal sabotage of the District. The bill will be considered at the Rules Committee tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. Media and the general public will be able to view the live stream on rules.house.gov. If passed by the House, Senate, and signed into law by the president, the resolution would repeal a local D.C. law that recently restored D.C.’s child tax credit, increased an existing earned income tax credit, and decoupled D.C.'s tax code from certain provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The D.C. law’s decoupling provisions are projected to generate approximately $600 million in local revenue over the next four years. “This resolution is nothing short of unprecedented and deliberate administrative and fiscal sabotage of D.C.,” Norton said. “D.C. is hardly an outlier in decoupling parts of its local tax code from the federal one. Nearly half the states, red and blue alike, have decoupled their states’ tax codes from portions of the federal tax code. Congress has never overturned a revenue-raising law for D.C. Doing so now would threaten D.C.’s credit rating, sow chaos in the middle of tax filing season, and will likely force the District to halt filings while scrambling to rewrite forms and guidance. This is not governance or oversight. It is sabotage, and the damage would be severe and intentional. “This resolution doesn’t merely target the District’s government or its adult taxpayers. It would wipe out D.C.’s child tax credit, a policy projected to cut child poverty by 20%. Republicans are fully aware and are proceeding anyway. They’re willing to harm children in the nation’s capital to score political points, and the public should understand that clearly. “More than 700,000 residents of Washington, D.C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:03:58Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-walkinshaw-raskin-beyer-mfume-subramanyam-and-vindman-introduce | Norton, Walkinshaw, Raskin, Beyer, Mfume, Subramanyam and Vindman Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Workers, Service Members, and Contractors During a Shutdown | 2026-02-02 | 2026 | 2026-02 | 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. James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), and Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) introduced legislation to pay all federal employees, as well as service members and federal contractors, during any shutdowns in FY2026. With Republicans continuing to threaten shutdowns and use federal workers as political leverage, the True Shutdown Fairness Act would ensure that during any FY 2026 shutdown, federal workers, service members, and contractors are paid and protected and that the Trump administration cannot use a shutdown to carry out reductions in force. “Federal workers and contractors – and their jobs – should never be used as leverage in political standoffs,” Congresswoman Norton said. “The True Shutdown Fairness Act would ensure that employees and contractors are paid during a shutdown in FY 2026 and would prohibit reductions in force, which can permanently damage the public's access to services they have a right to receive from the federal government. Federal workers and the American public shouldn’t bear the cost of Congress’s failure to do its job.” “Federal workers and service members should never be used as leverage in Republicans’ shutdown standoffs, and the Trump administration should never be able to use a shutdown to inflict harm on our federal workforce, as we have seen,” said Rep. Walkinshaw. “This bill would provide critical protections by ensuring workers get paid during any FY2026 shutdown, contractors can keep paying their staff, and the Trump administration would be blocked from using a shutdown as a smokescreen to purge the federal workforce through reductions in force.” “Our dedicated federal workers should never be pawns in a government shutdown fight,” said Rep. Raskin. “Our bill provides security to civil servants in MD-08 and across the country by protecting their paychecks and shielding them from any more of Trump’s reckless, unlaw… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:03:58Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-announces-retirement-end-term | Norton Announces Retirement at End of Term | 2026-01-27 | 2026 | 2026-01 | 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 today that she will retire at the end of this term. "I've had the privilege of representing the District of Columbia in Congress since 1991. Time and again, D.C. residents entrusted me to fight for them at the federal level, and I have not yielded,” Norton said. “With fire in my soul and the facts on my side, I have raised hell about the injustice of denying 700,000 taxpaying Americans the same rights given to residents of the states for 35 years. "The privilege of public service is inseparable from the responsibility to recognize when it's time to lift up the next generation of leaders. For D.C., that time has come. With pride in all we have accomplished together, with the deepest gratitude to the people of D.C., and with great confidence in the next generation, I announced today that I will retire at the end of this term.” Norton’s unrelenting advocacy has produced prolific and transformative results for the District. Her major legislative accomplishments include the revitalization of entire sections of the city – the Wharf, Capitol Riverfront, NOMA, Walter Reed and St. Elizabeths West campus for the Department of Homeland Security, and most recently the transfer of the RFK Stadium site to the District of Columbia. The D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program, or DCTAG, which Norton established, makes up the difference up to $10,000, between in state and out of state tuition at public universities for D.C. residents. The program helps thousands of D.C. students, who lack the type of robust public university system that residents of states enjoy, attend college each year. “Although I’ve decided not to seek reelection, I will never falter in my commitment to the residents I have long championed. I will continue to serve as D.C.’s Warrior on the Hill until the end of my current term.” A civil rights leader who helped plan the 1963 March on Washington, an accomplished attorney who argued and won at the Supreme Court, the first woman to lead t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:01:44Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-reminds-dc-residents-her-provision-allows-sledding-capitol-hill-0 | Norton Reminds D.C. Residents that Her Provision Allows Sledding on Capitol Hill | 2026-01-23 | 2026 | 2026-01 | Democrat | House | DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | N000147 | norton.house.gov | norton | https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of a storm that will bring D.C. a projected 5-10 inches or more of snow this weekend, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) reminded D.C. residents that her provision in the Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill allows sledding on Capitol Hill. Capitol Police confirmed this morning that the Capitol grounds will be open to sledders of all ages. “The West Front of the Capitol is widely known as one of the best sledding hills in D.C.’s high-density urban environment,” Norton said. “That is why I get a provision included annually in the Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill directing the Capitol Police to allow sledding on Capitol grounds. With a major snowfall projected this weekend, children and their parents should be able to enjoy one of the best hills in D.C.” “Sledding is a simple childhood joy, and in the middle of winter, it is the least we can allow our children.” Norton got her provision included in the bill after the Capitol Police began prohibiting sledding several years ago. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:01:44Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-secures-over-101-million-community-project-funding-dc-house-passed-thud | Norton Secures over $10.1 Million in Community Project Funding for D.C. in House-Passed THUD Bill | 2026-01-22 | 2026 | 2026-01 | 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 secured over $10 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) for D.C. in the fiscal year 2026 (FY 26) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill passed by the House today. “This $10.1 million in funding will deliver real, on-the-ground improvements for the hundreds of thousands of constituents who live, work and travel through the District of Columbia each day, from safer parks and streets to stronger educational and food infrastructure,” Norton said. “I fought to ensure D.C. receives the federal resources it needs and deserves to strengthen education, infrastructure, and local parks in our community. This funding will make a meaningful difference in communities throughout the city.” Norton secured: $500,000 for Carver Langston Park Upgrades $850,000 for Duke Ellington Park $600,000 for Riggs and South Dakota Triangle Park Upgrades $2,000,000 for Research Infrastructure Upgrades for the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) $2,000,000 for Food Hub Infrastructure Upgrades for UDC $1,200,000 for Firebird Farm Infrastructure Upgrades for UDC $1,000,000 for Aviation Maintenance Infrastructure Upgrades for UDC $850,000 for Lederer Gardens Facility Improvements $250,000 for Solar Charging for Capital eBikes $850,000 for Suitland Parkway Safety Enhancements Norton previously secured the following funding for the District in other House-passed FY 26 appropriations bills: $1,800,000 for Study of Secondary Drinking Water Source for D.C. in the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill. $1,031,000 for Georgetown University Lab Equipment in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. $1,000,000 for Kingman Lake Wetlands Restoration and Improvements in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. $1,000,000 for Rock Creek Park Restoration and Improvements in the Agriculture, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-allow-commercial-filming-capitol-when-house-and-senate | Norton Introduces Bill to Allow Commercial Filming at Capitol When House and Senate are Out of Session | 2026-01-20 | 2026 | 2026-01 | 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 permit commercial filmmaking and photography throughout the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Complex when both chambers of Congress are out of session. Currently, such filmmaking and photography is authorized only in Union Square. Norton’s bill would provide an economic and patriotic boost to the nation’s capital by allowing commercial filmmakers and photographers to showcase the Capitol in its fullest authenticity to the nation and the rest of the world. The expanded commercial filmmaking and photography would be subject to the same conditions and requirements that exist for commercial filmmaking and photography in Union Square. Norton said her bill addresses any security concerns by giving Capitol Police full discretion on when to issue permits. Norton’s bill is part of her effort to expand public access to public spaces, particularly around the Capitol. “It should be unthinkable to deny access to film the Capitol, one of our nation’s most iconic democratic symbols,” Norton said. “Preventing commercial filming at one of the world's most recognizable institutions is inconsistent with our country's values and makes little sense as a policy. Allowing commercial photography and filmmaking throughout the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Complex would promote global understanding of our nation’s democratic institutions, while supporting economic growth for D.C." Norton’s introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton On the Introduction of a Bill to Permit Commercial Filmmaking and Photography on the Grounds of the U.S. Capitol January 20, 2026 Today, I introduce a bill that would permit commercial filmmaking and photography throughout the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Complex. Currently, such filmmaking and photography is only authorized in Union Square. Film and television productions that involve the Capitol should not have to go to other cities or use a fake building. This bill would allow commercial fi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-house-passage-dc-appropriations-bill | Norton Statement on House Passage of D.C. Appropriations Bill | 2026-01-15 | 2026 | 2026-01 | 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 although she was able to get 17 out of 20 anti-D.C. provisions stripped from the fiscal year 2027 (FY 27) D.C. appropriations bill passed by the House last night, the remaining three provisions that impose policies on D.C. without its consent demonstrate the need for D.C. statehood so the 700,000 D.C. residents have the same decision-making power over their own local policies that residents of the states enjoy. Norton secured many victories for D.C. in the bill. Importantly, the version passed by the House provides $40 million for the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG), increases the DCTAG annual award from $10,000 to $15,000, and increases the lifetime award from $50,000 to $75,000. 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 would provide $90 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 $8 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. The bill provides $53 million for the D.C. Public Defender Service, an entity established by Congress to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases in the local D.C. courts. The bill provides $46 million for the Defender Service, which pays private lawyers to represent indigent clients in both criminal and civil matters in the local D.C. courts. Norton expressed disappointment that the bill would prohibit the District from spending its own local funds on abortion services for low-income women … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-statement-rules-committee-passage-dc-appropriations-bill | Norton Statement on Rules Committee Passage of D.C. Appropriations Bill | 2026-01-14 | 2026 | 2026-01 | 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) secured many victories for D.C. in the fiscal year 2027 (FY 27) D.C. appropriations bill, which was marked up and passed last night by the House Rules Committee. The House is expected to consider the bill today. 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. The bill does not include 17 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 two existing legacy riders: a rider prohibiting D.C. from spending its own local funds on abortion services for low-income women and one prohibiting D.C. from spending its own local funds to commercialize adult-use marijuana. The original House version of the bill contained 20 anti-home rule riders. The bill would provide $90 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 $8 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. The bill provides $53 million for the D.C. Public Defender Service, an entity established by Congress to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases in the local D.C. courts. The bill provides $46 million for the Defender Service, which pays private lawyers to represent indigent clients in both criminal and civil matters in the local D.C. courts. The bill provides $52.5 million for implementation of th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-protect-employees-dc-courts-and-public-defender-service | Norton Introduces Bill to Protect Employees of D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service from Discrimination | 2026-01-12 | 2026 | 2026-01 | 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), the first woman to chair the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, today introduced a bill to apply the District of Columbia Human Rights Act of 1977 (DCHRA) to employees of the local D.C. courts and the D.C. Public Defender Service (PDS). In 2022, the D.C. Court of Appeals held that the DCHRA, which protects employees of the D.C. government and private employers from discrimination, does not apply to employees of the local D.C. courts. The court has not ruled on the applicability of the DCHRA to PDS employees. “The local D.C. courts and the D.C. Public Defender Service are unique entities, and they sometimes fall through the regulatory cracks,” Norton said. “They are neither federal nor D.C. government entities, though both were created and are funded by Congress, and their employees are treated as federal employees for some employee benefits. I want to ensure that their employees have comprehensive protections from and remedies for employment discrimination.” While employees of the local D.C. courts and PDS are protected by federal anti-discrimination laws, the DCHRA provides much broader protections and remedies for workers than federal employment anti-discrimination laws. The D.C. Council may have the authority to pass such a bill itself, but only Congress has the clear authority to do so, given the express limitations in the D.C. Home Rule Act on the Council’s authority to legislate on matters affecting the local D.C. courts and given that Congress has generally served as the legislative body for PDS. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-reintroduces-bill-make-dc-eligible-four-federal-transportation-and | Norton Reintroduces Bill to Make D.C. Eligible for Four Federal Transportation and Infrastructure Grant Programs | 2026-01-07 | 2026 | 2026-01 | 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) reintroduced the District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act, which would make D.C. eligible for three federal programs that support the development and revitalization of public transportation systems in the same manner that states are currently eligible. The bill would also make D.C. eligible for a program to support the replacement and removal of infrastructure that damages the ecosystems of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. “D.C. residents pay the same federal taxes as residents of all 50 states,” Norton said. “D.C. should be treated as a state in federal programs since its residents pay more federal taxes per capita than any state. This bill will give D.C. equitable access to four vital grant programs to improve its public transportation systems and infrastructure.” Norton’s full introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act January 6, 2026 Today, I introduce the District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act. This bill would make the District of Columbia eligible for three federal programs that support the development and revitalization of public transportation systems in the same manner as states are eligible for these programs. It would also make D.C. eligible in the same manner as states are eligible for a transportation program that would support the replacement and removal of infrastructure that damages the ecosystems of the Anacostia and Potomac rivers. D.C. residents pay the same federal taxes as residents of the states and therefore D.C. is almost always treated as a state in federal programs. First, this bill would treat D.C. as a state in the High-Density States Formula for certain grants from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund. Currently, only states are eligible for these grants. Second, this bill would treat D.C. as a state under the Grants for Buses and Bus Faci… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z |
| https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-introduces-bill-require-security-cameras-all-usps-facilities-0 | Norton Introduces Bill to Require Security Cameras at All USPS Facilities | 2026-01-01 | 2026 | 2026-01 | 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 on Tuesday to require the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to install security cameras at all USPS facilities to protect USPS employees, customers and property. “I’ve asked USPS to expand the use of security cameras at postal facilities in the District of Columbia and across the country after learning that a D.C. resident was robbed in the parking lot of a post office in D.C.,” Norton said in the bill’s introductory statement. “The parking lot was not monitored by a security camera. USPS responded that it was not financially feasible to install and maintain security cameras at every postal facility. This bill authorizes appropriations for security cameras at postal facilities.” Norton’s full introductory statement follows. Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Introduction of the Postal Facilities Security Camera Act December 30, 2025 Today, I introduce the Postal Facilities Security Camera Act. This bill would require, subject to appropriations, the United States Postal Service (USPS) to install security cameras at each postal facility to protect USPS employees, customers and property. This bill would also authorize appropriations to carry out the camera program. I asked USPS to expand the use of security cameras at postal facilities in the District of Columbia and across the country after learning that a D.C. resident had been robbed in the parking lot of a post office in D.C. The parking lot was not monitored by a security camera. USPS responded that it was not financially feasible to install and maintain security cameras at every postal facility. USPS should have security cameras monitoring its facilities—both inside and outside—to protect employees, customers and property. Security cameras can deter crime and assist in arrests and prosecutions. I urge my colleagues to support this bill. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z |
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