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At-large representative for District of Columbia

Born

June 13, 1937

Age 88

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(202) 225-8050

Office

2136 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20510

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Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton is an American politician, lawyer, and human rights activist. Norton is a congressional delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, where she has represented the District of Columbia since 1991 as a member of the Democratic Party. She is serving an eighteenth term in the United States House of Representatives.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratDistrict of Columbia at-large

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 29(source)

I was pleased to be recognized by George Washington University recently as an honorary Doctor of Public Service for my work representing DC in Congress and advocating for women, equality, and human rights my entire career. Thank you, GWU. More: bit.ly/4jtI6Sb

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 29(source)

I introduced my bill to allow state and local governments to impose a sales tax on purchases at gift shops on federal property. This would be an important revenue source for DC, which hosts a number of gift shops on federal property and millions of visitors annually.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 27(source)

In a major step in the right direction for consumer rights, Senator Duckworth and I announced that our bill to strengthen consumer protections against fraud involving residential moving companies passed out of Senate committee. Statement: bit.ly/43MHimu

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 23(source)

DC residents have fought and died in every war since the American Revolution, all without the full and equal rights that can only come with #DCStatehood. I introduced a resolution ahead of Memorial Day to recognize their sacrifices. Statement: bit.ly/3FlQRj3

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 22(source)

As a co-chair of the Congressional Task Force on Down Syndrome, I’m a proud co-lead of the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act, which would provide robust funding for Down syndrome research at NIH to enhance the quality of life of people with Down syndrome.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 22(source)

The killing of two young Israeli embassy staff in DC last night weighs heavily on me. It’s a stark example of rising antisemitism in the US and my thoughts are with the victims’ families and loved ones. Let me be clear: Bigotry, violence and hatred have no home in DC.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

The constituents of House Republicans would be better served if their reps focused on their own districts instead of condescendingly attacking DC's choices. I'll work to ensure the anti-home rule bills passed by Oversight today stop there. Statement: bit.ly/3ShBnQ6

Norton Calls Committee Markup of Two Anti-Home Rule Bills to Overturn D.C. Laws Paternalistic, Undemocratic

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said that the two bills marked up and passed by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability today represent the continuation of paternal...

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

Rep. Connolly was an ally to DC who boldly fought on behalf of federal workers even as he waged a personal war against cancer. DC will not soon forget his support for #DCStatehood and home rule. I send my sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

Like President Trump and the National Fraternal Order of Police, I call on the House to immediately pass the DC Local Funds Act.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

Nine weeks ago today, the Senate passed the DC Local Funds Act to reverse the cut, but the bill is now just sitting in the House.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

That act of fiscal sabotage, which did not save the federal government any money, has led to a freeze on overtime, hiring and pay raises, and furloughs or layoffs may be next.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

The timing of the introduction and markup of this bill is stunning. It was introduced 3 days after House Republicans passed a continuing resolution that cut DC’s local budget by one billion dollars.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

The text says repealing the police discipline provisions is necessary to combat rising violent crime in DC and to improve the retention and recruitment of police officers.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

Let’s discuss the justification and timing of this bill, though it is always wrong and never the right time for Congress to legislate on local DC matters.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

The second anti-DC bill the Oversight Committee is marking up today would repeal police discipline provisions in DC’s 2022 policing reform bill. Last Congress, Republicans introduced 7 bills or amendments to nullify or prohibit DC. from carrying out that law, or police discipline provisions in it.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

I will close with a plea to Republicans: pass the bipartisan DC Local Funds Act to reverse the $1 billion cut the continuing resolution made to the local D.C. budget. That bill has been held at the desk of the House since the Senate passed it nine weeks ago.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

Forty states have allowed noncitizens to vote, nearly 20 cities today allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, and Congress only first prohibited noncitizens from voting in federal elections 29 ago.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

While DC’s Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act allows noncitizens to vote only in local DC elections, noncitizen voting at every level of government has been part of the history of the US since its founding.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

The substance of HR 884 is irrelevant, since there is never justification for Congress to legislate on local DC matters. However, I will briefly discuss it.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

Yet Republicans refuse to make the only election law change DC residents have asked Congress to make, which is the right to hold elections for voting members of the House and Senate via #DCStatehood.

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