119th Congress

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Delegate, District of Columbia

Party

Democrat

Born: June 13, 1937 (age 89)
In Congress: House since 1991
Term Ends: January 3, 2027
Office Phone: 202-225-8050
Website: norton.house.gov

Committees

Oversight and Government Reform
Transportation and Infrastructure

Who Is Eleanor Holmes Norton?

Eleanor Holmes Norton is a Democratic delegate from the District of Columbia in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 1991. Born June 13, 1937, Norton is 89. Norton sponsored 114 bills and resolutions this Congress.

Bills Eleanor Holmes Norton Sponsored

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. (H.Res. 1571, Introduced)
No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act (H.R. 10396, In Committee)
Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026 (H.R. 9104, In Committee)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (H.Res. 1518, Introduced)
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. (H.R. 10172, In Committee)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace. (H.Res. 1502, Introduced)
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2026, as "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia. (H.Res. 1485, Introduced)
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, DC, 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 the anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attack. (H.Res. 1480, Introduced)
Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act (H.R. 10062, In Committee)
Protecting Independent Contractors from Discrimination Act of 2026 (H.R. 10035, In Committee)
RECOVER PII Act (H.R. 10034, In Committee)
Congress Leads by Example Act of 2026 (H.R. 9967, In Committee)

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Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2026 (H.R. 9815, In Committee)
No New Fencing At the White House Act (H.R. 9685, In Committee)
National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 Technical Corrections Act of 2026 (H.R. 9654, In Committee)
United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 9386, In Committee)
No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act (H.R. 9598, In Committee)
Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act (H.R. 9597, In Committee)
Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2026 (H.R. 9525, In Committee)
District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act (H.R. 9362, In Committee)
National Commission to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment Act (H.R. 9198, In Committee)
No Fencing at the United States Supreme Court Act (H.R. 9038, In Committee)
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. (H.Res. 1304, Introduced)
Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2026 (H.R. 8731, In Committee)
Fair Pay Act of 2026 (H.R. 8663, In Committee)
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". (H.Res. 1244, Introduced)
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026 (H.R. 8420, In Committee)
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. (H.Res. 1180, Introduced)
Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 8227, In Committee)
McIntire-Stennis Act District of Columbia Equality Act (H.R. 7650, In Committee)
Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026 (H.R. 8164, In Committee)
Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026 (H.R. 8062, In Committee)
Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026 (H.R. 7946, In Committee)
District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act (H.R. 7881, In Committee)
Calling on the Senate to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. (H.Res. 1094, Introduced)
Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2026 (H.R. 7629, In Committee)
Bayard Rustin Stamp Act (H.R. 7441, In Committee)
Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 7317, In Committee)
To amend title 40, United States Code, to permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol grounds, and for other purposes. (H.R. 7162, In Committee)
District of Columbia Courts and Public Defender Service Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 7020, In Committee)
District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act (H.R. 6950, In Committee)
Postal Facilities Security Camera Act (H.R. 6935, In Committee)
Thrift Savings Plan Emergency Withdrawal Act of 2025 (H.R. 6929, In Committee)
District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act (H.R. 6928, In Committee)
Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act of 2025 (H.R. 6807, In Committee)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia. (H.R. 6537, In Committee)
District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act (H.R. 6339, In Committee)
To direct the Librarian of Congress to obtain a stained glass panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia and install the panel among the stained glass panels depicting the seals of States, which overlook the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. (H.R. 6308, In Committee)
Protecting Homes from Trains Act of 2025 (H.R. 6064, In Committee)
Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war. (H.Res. 871, Introduced)
Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act (H.R. 5971, In Committee)
District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act of 2025 (H.R. 5920, In Committee)
District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act (H.R. 5856, In Committee)
Federal Government Advertising Equity Accountability Act (H.R. 5805, In Committee)
Government Accountability Office District of Columbia Home Rule Act (H.R. 5754, In Committee)
To provide for interim appropriations for the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts with respect to any fiscal year for which appropriations are not otherwise provided for the commissions. (H.R. 5719, In Committee)
District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act (H.R. 5698, In Committee)
To provide for interim appropriations for the District of Columbia courts and related agencies with respect to any fiscal year for which appropriations are not otherwise provided for such courts and agencies. (H.R. 5654, In Committee)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (H.Res. 763, Introduced)
Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2025, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements. (H.Res. 762, Introduced)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace. (H.Res. 753, Introduced)
Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2025 (H.R. 5524, In Committee)
District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act (H.R. 2693, In Committee)
District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act (H.R. 5093, In Committee)
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act (H.R. 5092, In Committee)
Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act (H.R. 5070, In Committee)
To require members of the Armed Forces performing active service in the District of Columbia in response to an order of the President which relates to crime or civil disturbance in the District of Columbia to participate in a program substantially similar to the Body-Worn Camera Program of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. (H.R. 5051, In Committee)
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2025, as "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia. (H.Res. 661, Introduced)
Equal Treatment of the District of Columbia Under the Rural Health Transformation Program Act of 2025 (H.R. 5003, In Committee)
Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Residency Act (H.R. 4956, In Committee)
Albert Pike Statue Removal Act (H.R. 4934, In Committee)
Blue Envelope Act of 2025 (H.R. 4897, In Committee)
District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act (H.R. 4815, In Committee)
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act (H.R. 4608, In Committee)
District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act (H.R. 4574, In Committee)
District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act (H.R. 4378, In Committee)
Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Home Rule Act (H.R. 4300, In Committee)
National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act (H.R. 4259, In Committee)
the Foreign Service Voluntary Early Retirement Authority Act of 2025 (H.R. 4195, In Committee)
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3401 12th Street Northeast in Washington, District of Columbia, as the "Chuck Brown Post Office". (H.R. 4089, In Committee)
District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act (H.R. 4088, In Committee)
District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2025 (H.R. 4061, In Committee)
To amend title 4, United States Code, to permit the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia. (H.R. 4013, In Committee)
District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2025 (H.R. 3850, In Committee)
REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act (H.R. 3669, In Committee)
Federal Gift Shop Tax Act (H.R. 3650, In Committee)
Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government through statehood for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia. (H.Res. 440, Introduced)
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2025 (H.R. 3364, In Committee)
Restroom Access Act of 2025 (H.R. 3299, In Committee)
Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2025, as "D.C. Statehood Day". (H.Res. 374, Introduced)
To require the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia and the Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia to reside in the District of Columbia. (H.R. 3047, In Committee)
Improving Reentry for District of Columbia Residents in the Bureau of Prisons Act of 2025 (H.R. 3012, In Committee)
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history. (H.Res. 336, Introduced)
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. (H.Res. 333, Introduced)
USRC Funding Eligibility Act (H.R. 2792, In Committee)
Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R. 2569, In Committee)
To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to expand eligibility for certain wastewater infrastructure grants, and for other purposes. (H.R. 1265, In Committee)
Expressing support for the designation of March 27, 2025, as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day", and calling on each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroism, valor, and exemplary service to the Nation. (H.Res. 266, Introduced)
Salary History Question Prohibition Act (H.R. 2219, In Committee)
Salary Transparency Act (H.R. 2007, In Committee)
Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Conversion Act of 2025 (H.R. 1888, In Committee)
Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act of 2025 (H.R. 1807, In Committee)
District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2025 (H.R. 1537, In Committee)
Activating National Parks in Cities Act (H.R. 1429, In Committee)
Equal Federal Funding for the District of Columbia Act (H.R. 1173, In Committee)
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 1087, In Committee)
Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act (H.R. 1022, In Committee)
Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 880, In Committee)
District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act (H.R. 806, In Committee)
District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025 (H.R. 565, In Committee)
Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act (H.R. 189, Passed the House)
District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act (H.R. 356, In Committee)
District of Columbia Legislative Home Rule Act (H.R. 214, In Committee)
Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Norton spoke on the floor 16 times on 11 session days in the 119th Congress.

House, March 25, 2026, 467 wordsMake the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
I strongly oppose this bill. I include in the Record letters opposing this bill from the District of Columbia Mayor and every member of the D.C. Council.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, February 4, 2026, 773 wordsDisapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025
I strongly oppose this unprecedented, undemocratic, and paternalistic disapproval resolution. This…
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, November 19, 2025, 498 wordsDistrict of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025
I strongly oppose this bill which amends the District of Columbia's pretrial release and detention law.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, November 19, 2025, 595 wordsCommon-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025
I strongly oppose this bill, which repeals the police accountability and transparency law that the District of Columbia enacted in 2023.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, September 17, 2025, 564 wordsDistrict of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
I strongly oppose this bill, which eliminates the District of Columbia's already small role in the selection of its local judges.
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House, September 17, 2025, 539 wordsDistrict of Columbia Policing Protection Act
I strongly oppose this undemocratic and paternalistic bill, which amends D.C. law. The over 700,000 D.C. residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown, are capable and worthy of governing themselves.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, September 16, 2025, 476 wordsDC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act
I strongly oppose this undemocratic and paternalistic bill, which amends D.C. law. The over 700,000 D.C. residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown, are capable and worthy of governing themselves.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, September 16, 2025, 596 wordsLowering Age at Which a Minor May Be Tried as Adult for Certain Criminal Offenses in District of Columbia
I strongly oppose this undemocratic and paternalistic bill which amends D.C. law. The over 700,000 D.C. residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown, are capable and worthy of governing themselves.
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House, September 10, 2025, 26 wordsAnnouncement by the Acting Chair
During Roll Call Vote number 260 on Rose Amendment No. 253, I mistakenly recorded my vote as NO when I should have voted AYE.
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House, June 11, 2025, 540 wordsDistrict of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025
I strongly oppose this undemocratic, anti- immigrant bill, which would nullify laws, policies, and practices enacted by the locally elected District of Columbia Government. The over 700,000 D.C. residents, a majority of whom are Black and Brown, are capable and worthy of local self-government.
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Protecting Our Nation's Capital Emergency Act (House, June 10, 2025)
Prohibiting Voting by Noncitizens in District of Columbia Elections (House, June 10, 2025)
Providing for Consideration of H.J. RES. 25, Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... (House, March 11, 2025)
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (House, March 11, 2025)
Protecting Federal Employees (House, February 5, 2025)
Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act (House, January 13, 2025)

Questions About Eleanor Holmes Norton

Is Eleanor Holmes Norton still in Congress?

Yes. Eleanor Holmes Norton is serving as delegate from the District of Columbia in the 119th Congress.

What party is Eleanor Holmes Norton?

Eleanor Holmes Norton is a Democrat.

When is Eleanor Holmes Norton up for reelection?

Norton's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.

How old is Eleanor Holmes Norton?

Eleanor Holmes Norton was born June 13, 1937 and is 89.

What committees is Eleanor Holmes Norton on?

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.