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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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Reproductive Freedom Caucus@reprocaucus.bsky.social3d ago(source)

Proud to help lead @housedemocrats.bsky.social, @energycommerce.bsky.social, @democrats-judiciary.house.gov, 212 House Dems & all 47 Senate Dems in an amicus brief to #SCOTUS urging them to reject the Fifth Circuit's decision & protect medication abortion access.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.social4d ago(source)

As the first woman to chair the EEOC, I've spent my career working to ensure equality for women, but more must be done to address structural disparities in the workforce. I introduced my bill to require men and women doing comparable work to receive comparable pay.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 1(source)

I introduced my resolution to designate today, May 1st – or 5/1 – as #DCStatehood Day. Although every day is appropriate to highlight the need to make DC the 51st state, 5-1 is especially symbolic. It’s time to turn this calendar coincidence into a legislative reality.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 30(source)

As we are denied our own vote in Congress, DC residents are natural allies in the fight for equal representation. Yesterday’s outrageous SCOTUS decision only strengthens our resolve. Congress must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and restore real voting protections for all.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 30(source)

Congratulations to DC’s Congressional Art Competition winners! 🥇Max William Padilla, School Without Walls, “A Sunday’s Morning” 🥈Sophia Grossman, Holton-Arms, “A Practice in Patience” 🥉Katia Rodriguez, Capitol City Public Charter School, “Ballet Dancers” Max’s art will be hung in the Capitol.

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

Although I'm pleased no new anti-DC riders were added during the DC appropriations bill markup, I'm outraged at the number and scope of the riders that remain in it. Lawmakers from other districts shouldn't dictate DC policy. I'll continue to fight the riders from becoming law.

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

A federal court blocked NPS from removing the 15th St bike lanes, citing a failure to address data showing a 91% drop in bike injuries. The opinion highlights the letter my colleagues and I sent opposing the removal. It's a win for DC & sustainable transit.

Hill Family Biking

@hillfamilybiking.org

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Congratulations to @waba.org for stalling the feds attempt to remove the 15th St bike lanes on the National Mall!

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

Last week was #BlackMaternalHealthWeek. In DC, the mortality rate for infants born to Black mothers is 2x that of Hispanic mothers and 10x that of white mothers. Black women and children deserve equitable health care. We must bridge this gap now. #BMHW26

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

Countless veterans use law school clinical programs for pro bono assistance with their claims waiting to be processed by the VA. Today, I reintroduced my bill to allow the VA to provide funding for these clinics.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 19(source)

Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, father of one of my constituents, is an Azerbaijani activist who’s been imprisoned by the Azerbaijani gov for 1,001 days. According to Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, he’s being denied proper medical treatment. I urge Sec. Rubio to secure his release immediately.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 16(source)

The release of the FY 27 DC appropriations bill text that includes unacceptable anti-home rule riders today, on Emancipation Day, is a cruel irony. House Republicans have chosen today to remind us that Congress can still impose its own will on DC without the consent of its 700K residents.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 16(source)

DC residents were the first to be freed from slavery, 9 months before the Emancipation Proclamation, yet we are the last to continue facing the injustice that sparked America's founding: Taxation without representation. It is time to end this historic wrong. #DCStatehood #EmancipationDay

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 15(source)

The Potomac River was named America's most endangered river for 2026. The Potomac is DC’s sole drinking water source, unlike other metro areas which have a backup. Congress must increase investments in wastewater infrastructure & identify a secondary water source for the nation’s capital.

The Washington Post

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The Potomac River tops the list of most endangered rivers in the country, according to a newly released report that cites the impacts of a recent sewage spill and data centers in the region. https://wapo.st/4tTS05c

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 15(source)

Inspectors general play a key role in detecting and preventing the fraud Republicans claim they want to root out, yet the Trump admin has fired 19 IGs. I'll highlight this glaring inconsistency in today's Gov Ops Subcommittee hearing, happening now. bit.ly/4sD9CRH

Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 15(source)

I introduced my Emancipation Day resolution to honor the 3,100 enslaved people freed in DC 9 months before the Emancipation Proclamation. I'll continue to defend DC from a federal legislature that actively sabotages it while denying DC autonomy over its own local budget.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 13(source)

Black women die in childbirth at 2-3x the rate of white women, yet 80% of maternal deaths in the US are preventable. I'm proud to cosponsor a resolution led by Rep. Alma Adams, Rep. Lauren Underwood + Senator Cory Booker designating April 11-17 Black Maternal Health Week.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 13(source)

A safe water supply is vital to the environment, National Security, and the stability of daily operations in DC, yet the President's budget proposes $0 to fund DC Waters’ Clean Rivers Project. I secured $8m in funding the last time he tried this, and I'll fight to fund this program again in FY27.

Senator Dick Durbin

@durbin.senate.gov

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President Trump’s proposed budget is a perfect encapsulation of his priorities. Cuts to programs that help Americans afford their groceries, energy bills, & rent. More funding for his war with Iran and mass deportations. This budget puts the President’s ego first and Americans last.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 10(source)

As the federal tax filing deadline nears, I remind the public that DC residents pay more federal taxes per capita than any state in the nation and more overall than 26 states – while being denied voting representation in Congress. This travesty must end. Pass #DCStatehood.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 10(source)

The President's FY ‘27 budget proposal would zero out funding for DCTAG, which makes up the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition for DC residents attending state schools. There's no justification for attacking DC students' futures. I'll fight to protect DCTAG.

The Associated Press

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President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs.

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

I'm a proud graduate of Dunbar High School in DC, the nation's first public high school for African Americans. Today I introduced my bill to mint coins in honor of its namesake, Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of the most influential African American poets in our nation.

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