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At-large representative for District of Columbia

Born

June 13, 1937

Age 88

Phone

(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.socialFeb 11(source)

Too often, “State” goes undefined in federal law — or excludes DC — leaving the District out of key decisions and funding. I’m pleased T&I adopted my amendment today ensuring DC can participate in critical decisions with GSA involving public buildings.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 11(source)

As the Senate votes today on a resolution to repeal a local DC tax law, Congress is once again moving to overturn legislation duly passed by DC’s elected officials. This isn’t oversight — it’s overreach.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 9(source)

This week the Senate will vote on a House-passed resolution to repeal a DC tax law. DC’s CFO warned it would force months-long delays in tax filing and require residents to refile returns. This isn’t oversight or governance. It’s administrative and fiscal sabotage of the nation’s capital.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 9(source)

I worked for civil rights leader Bayard Rustin when he served as organizer of the 1963 March on Washington. His leadership deserves special recognition, so @RepRitchie and I reintroduced our bill to create a stamp commemorating his life during Black History Month.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 6(source)

Fifty years ago, President Ford recognized February to honor Black history. Let’s take this month to lift up pioneers like Carter G. Woodson, William Syphax, Anna Julia Cooper, and so many more.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 5(source)

I secured over $10M in funding for projects throughout DC in the final FY 26 THUD bill signed into law and nearly $15M overall in FY 26. These investments will improve our parks, public safety, and infrastructure throughout the District.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 5(source)

I’m pleased to join the Federal Workforce Caucus to stand with the federal workers who keep our government running — many of whom live in DC. A strong, merit-based civil service, free from political interference, is essential to public trust and effective government.

Rep. James Walkinshaw

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(1/2) Proud to launch the Federal Workforce Caucus with fellow co-chairs @vanhollen.senate.gov & @hoyer.house.gov to support federal workers and rebuild a federal government to deliver effectively and efficiently for the American people.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 4(source)

I’m appalled by the arrogance of House Republicans, who stood on the floor today and claimed to know how to govern DC better than its locally elected leaders, then voted to overturn a local DC law. I’ll continue to fight this in the Senate.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 4(source)

When coverage of local gov and communities is hollowed out, the public loses transparency, trust, and critical information they need to make informed voting decisions. I stand with the journalists whose work informs, protects, and gives voice to DC residents.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 4(source)

Today’s cuts at WaPo are a blow to local transparency and accountability in the nation’s capital. A strong local press is essential to democracy, especially in DC, where residents already face federal overreach, as evidenced by the resolution the House is voting on today.

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The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security. n.pr/4qAlWBj

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 4(source)

The resolution the House is voting on today to repeal a local DC law isn’t governance or oversight. It’s deliberate sabotage, and the damage will be severe and intentional. I released my remarks ahead of speaking on the House floor opposing the resolution.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 4(source)

Thank you to Leader Jeffries for whipping members to vote against the anti-DC resolution on the House floor today. This Republican effort is nothing short of deliberate sabotage of DC, in the middle of its tax filing season.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 4(source)

This resolution is not about oversight or fiscal discipline. It’s about power – who wields it, and who is denied it. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

House vote could upend D.C.’s tax code, hit revenue mid-tax season

D.C. officials say the potential action from Congress would sow fiscal chaos for the city.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 3(source)

At the start of Black History Month, I introduced a bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to the first 13 Black officers in the U.S. Navy. These men served their country honorably, including overseeing all-Black units and the training of Black recruits.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 3(source)

The disapproval resolution the House will vote on tomorrow is nothing short of deliberate administrative and fiscal sabotage of the nation’s capital. I released my remarks ahead of this morning’s press conference with Senator Van Hollen and DC Vote.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 3(source)

New live stream link here: bit.ly/4qaT41Z

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

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Today at 11:00 AM, I’ll speak at a press conference with Senator Van Hollen, DC Vote, and Free DC opposing the House resolution to overturn a locally enacted DC tax law. The House is expected to debate and vote on the resolution tomorrow. Watch live: bit.ly/4a60YUw

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 3(source)

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 2(source)

Federal workers and contractors – and their jobs – should never be used as leverage in political standoffs. I'm proud to co-lead a bill to ensure workers are paid and RIFs prohibited during a shutdown in FY 26. Federal workers shouldn't bear the cost of Congress's failures.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 2(source)

Today at 4:00, the House Rules Committee will consider a resolution that would overturn portions of DC’s tax law – in the middle of tax filing season. This isn’t governance or oversight. It’s deliberate sabotage, and the damage would be severe and intentional.

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