Eleanor Holmes Norton
Delegate · District of Columbia · Democrat
Statements and posts
240 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Introduced resolution designating September 23, 2026, as Mary Church Terrell Day.
“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”
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Norton, Van Hollen, Wicker Introduce No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act
Introduced bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the U.S. Capitol complex.
“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”
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Norton, Van Hollen Introduce No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act
Introduced bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the U.S. Capitol complex.
“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”
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Introduction of the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act, which would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing at the United States Capitol complex. Senator Chris Van Hollen is introducing this bill in the Senate. Permanent fencing at the Capitol complex…
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Introduced resolution designating 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.”
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Norton Introduces Bill to Extend Educational Benefits to Dependent Parents of Servicemembers
Introduced bill to extend education benefits to dependent parents of servicemembers and veterans.
“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”
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Norton Statement on the Passing of Her Friend Gloria Steinem
Released a statement mourning the death of feminist activist Gloria Steinem.
“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.”
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Norton Introduces Resolution Designating September as ‘Peace Month,’ Inspired by D.C. Second Graders
Introduced resolution designating September 2026 as national Peace Month.
“all Americans to be nice, have no conflicts, and be very peaceful.”
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Mr. Speaker, 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…
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Introduced resolution honoring postal workers killed in 2001 anthrax attacks.
“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”
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Introduction of the Protecting Independent Contractors from Discrimination Act
Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, I introduced the Protecting Independent Contractors from Discrimination Act, which would extend to independent contractors the same federal antidiscrimination protections provided to employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately seven percent…
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Norton Introduces Bill to Expand AmeriCorps, Reduce Youth Unemployment
Introduced bill to expand AmeriCorps by 500,000 members to reduce youth unemployment.
“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”
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Introduction of the Recover Pii Act
Mr. Speaker, today, I introduce the Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Enduring Response and Protecting Identifiable Information Act, or the RECOVER PII Act. This bill would require the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to make permanent the free identity protection coverage…
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Introduction of the Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act
Mr. Speaker, 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…
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Opposed Trump administration's redevelopment of East Potomac Park, demanded transparency.
“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”
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Norton Introduces Bill to Strengthen Workplace Protections for Legislative Branch Employees
Introduced bill to subject Congress to workplace protection laws that apply to private sector and executive branch.
“Congress should abide by the laws it imposes on others, including those that protect employees”
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Norton Releases Remarks for Oversight Markup of Bill to Strip D.C.’s Authority Over its Own Tax Code
Opposed bill stripping D.C. authority over its own tax code, calling it most consequential reduction in home rule since 1973.
“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”
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Opposed House committee passage of bill stripping D.C. of tax code authority.
“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”
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Introduced bill requiring Federal Bureau of Prisons to provide voting information to eligible incarcerated individuals.
“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”
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Norton Releases Remarks Ahead of Shadow Hearing on President Trump’s Destruction of Monuments
Criticized Trump administration's destruction and damage to federal monuments.
“D.C. is not a tear-down property for President Trump to renovate as he pleases”
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Introduced bill to prohibit new fencing at White House and surrounding federal 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.”
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Norton Highlights D.C. Provisions in Committee-Passed Water Resources Development Act
Secured $200 million for D.C. water and wastewater infrastructure in Water Resources Development Act.
“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”
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Introduced bill to address retirement benefit issues for D.C. public servants transferred to federal retirement system.
“D.C.’s dedicated civil servants, including teachers, police, firefighters and judges, should receive the full federal pension benefits they earned”
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Norton Announces She’ll Introduce a Bill to Prohibit New Fencing at the White House
Announced bill to prohibit new fencing at White House and surrounding federal areas.
“The openness of areas around the White House and our democracy is our strength, not a security weakness that needs to be fenced off”
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Norton Introduces Bill to Prohibit Permanent Fencing at Lafayette Square
Introduced bill to prohibit permanent fencing at Lafayette Square Park.
“The openness of Lafayette Square and our democracy is our strength, not a security weakness that needs to be fenced off.”
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