Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
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DC’s sole member of Congress. #DCStatehood
Reposted by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
The House will vote next week on two bills advancing President Trump's takeover of DC. After a 43 day paid vacation, their first order of business is not to address the many problems facing the nation, but to attack DC. #DCStatehood will stop Congress from wasting time micromanaging DC
Meeting Announcement For November 17, 2025
The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
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November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The House will vote next week on two bills advancing President Trump's takeover of DC. After a 43 day paid vacation, their first order of business is not to address the many problems facing the nation, but to attack DC. #DCStatehood will stop Congress from wasting time micromanaging DC
For 43 days, @HouseDemocrats stood firm to protect Americans’ health care and lower costs.
We’re not stopping now. We’ll keep building on this momentum until every American can afford the care they need.
We’re not stopping now. We’ll keep building on this momentum until every American can afford the care they need.
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
For 43 days, @HouseDemocrats stood firm to protect Americans’ health care and lower costs.
We’re not stopping now. We’ll keep building on this momentum until every American can afford the care they need.
We’re not stopping now. We’ll keep building on this momentum until every American can afford the care they need.
The president may see a branding opportunity in suggesting DC's new stadium bear his name, but the District isn't a product in one of Trump's schemes headed for Chapter 11.
DC deserves to decide for itself.
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DC deserves to decide for itself.
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Sources: Trump wants D.C. stadium named for him
A senior White House source said there have been back-channel communications with a member of the Commanders ownership group, led by Josh Harris, to express Trump's desire to have the $3.7 billion dom...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The president may see a branding opportunity in suggesting DC's new stadium bear his name, but the District isn't a product in one of Trump's schemes headed for Chapter 11.
DC deserves to decide for itself.
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DC deserves to decide for itself.
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DC residents have fought and died in every American war, yet are still denied voting representation in Congress and full control over their own local affairs.
I introduced my annual resolution ahead of Veterans Day honoring their service and calling for #DCStatehood.
I introduced my annual resolution ahead of Veterans Day honoring their service and calling for #DCStatehood.
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
DC residents have fought and died in every American war, yet are still denied voting representation in Congress and full control over their own local affairs.
I introduced my annual resolution ahead of Veterans Day honoring their service and calling for #DCStatehood.
I introduced my annual resolution ahead of Veterans Day honoring their service and calling for #DCStatehood.
DC high school and college students: Come work for me! We’re now accepting applications for Spring 2026 interns. Apply by November 30th to be considered.
Details: bit.ly/4oqjehr
Details: bit.ly/4oqjehr
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
DC high school and college students: Come work for me! We’re now accepting applications for Spring 2026 interns. Apply by November 30th to be considered.
Details: bit.ly/4oqjehr
Details: bit.ly/4oqjehr
I joined my colleagues in a letter urging Speaker Johnson to extend the premium tax credits for small businesses.
In 2022, 3.3m small business owners had ACA coverage. Many wouldn’t have had coverage if not for the PTCs.
Small businesses will suffer if healthcare costs rise.e
In 2022, 3.3m small business owners had ACA coverage. Many wouldn’t have had coverage if not for the PTCs.
Small businesses will suffer if healthcare costs rise.e
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I joined my colleagues in a letter urging Speaker Johnson to extend the premium tax credits for small businesses.
In 2022, 3.3m small business owners had ACA coverage. Many wouldn’t have had coverage if not for the PTCs.
Small businesses will suffer if healthcare costs rise.e
In 2022, 3.3m small business owners had ACA coverage. Many wouldn’t have had coverage if not for the PTCs.
Small businesses will suffer if healthcare costs rise.e
Scientists predict that the tides on the East Coast could rise 2-4 feet by the year 2100, causing as much as $7 billion in DC property to be threatened by floodwaters.
I introduced my bill to make DC eligible for federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act.
I introduced my bill to make DC eligible for federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act.
November 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Scientists predict that the tides on the East Coast could rise 2-4 feet by the year 2100, causing as much as $7 billion in DC property to be threatened by floodwaters.
I introduced my bill to make DC eligible for federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act.
I introduced my bill to make DC eligible for federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act.
I applaud DC's move to join the lawsuit to stop the withholding of SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
USDA has billions in contingency funds to spend on food assistance. A moral society does not let children go hungry because Congress can't get along.
USDA has billions in contingency funds to spend on food assistance. A moral society does not let children go hungry because Congress can't get along.
NEW: We just filed a lawsuit alongside 25 states to restore SNAP food assistance during the federal shutdown.
141,000 DC residents rely on SNAP to afford their meals — including 47,000 children and 24,000 seniors.
We will do everything in our power to prevent DC families from going hungry.
141,000 DC residents rely on SNAP to afford their meals — including 47,000 children and 24,000 seniors.
We will do everything in our power to prevent DC families from going hungry.
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I applaud DC's move to join the lawsuit to stop the withholding of SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
USDA has billions in contingency funds to spend on food assistance. A moral society does not let children go hungry because Congress can't get along.
USDA has billions in contingency funds to spend on food assistance. A moral society does not let children go hungry because Congress can't get along.
To highlight that DC is prepared for #DCStatehood, I introduced a bill to change the title of the DC Mayor to Governor, the DC Council to Legislative Assembly, Councilmembers to Representatives, and the DC Council Chair to Speaker.
October 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
To highlight that DC is prepared for #DCStatehood, I introduced a bill to change the title of the DC Mayor to Governor, the DC Council to Legislative Assembly, Councilmembers to Representatives, and the DC Council Chair to Speaker.
The Trump Admin's reinstallation of the statue of Confederate Albert Pike is an affront to DC residents.
Pike took up arms against the US, misappropriated funds, and was captured by his own troops. He has no claim to be memorialized in the nation's capital.
Pike took up arms against the US, misappropriated funds, and was captured by his own troops. He has no claim to be memorialized in the nation's capital.
October 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Trump Admin's reinstallation of the statue of Confederate Albert Pike is an affront to DC residents.
Pike took up arms against the US, misappropriated funds, and was captured by his own troops. He has no claim to be memorialized in the nation's capital.
Pike took up arms against the US, misappropriated funds, and was captured by his own troops. He has no claim to be memorialized in the nation's capital.
Fun fact: Most members of Congress and their staff get their health insurance via DC Health Link.
If the health tax credits aren’t extended, their health insurance costs will go up, like millions of other people around the country.
An extension is in everyone’s best interest.
If the health tax credits aren’t extended, their health insurance costs will go up, like millions of other people around the country.
An extension is in everyone’s best interest.
October 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Fun fact: Most members of Congress and their staff get their health insurance via DC Health Link.
If the health tax credits aren’t extended, their health insurance costs will go up, like millions of other people around the country.
An extension is in everyone’s best interest.
If the health tax credits aren’t extended, their health insurance costs will go up, like millions of other people around the country.
An extension is in everyone’s best interest.
The GOP's keeping the gov't closed because they won’t vote for a CR that extends tax credits which make healthcare affordable. Without an extension, premiums will skyrocket to a level many simply can’t afford to pay.
I won’t support a CR that will lead to millions losing healthcare.
I won’t support a CR that will lead to millions losing healthcare.
October 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The GOP's keeping the gov't closed because they won’t vote for a CR that extends tax credits which make healthcare affordable. Without an extension, premiums will skyrocket to a level many simply can’t afford to pay.
I won’t support a CR that will lead to millions losing healthcare.
I won’t support a CR that will lead to millions losing healthcare.
Millions of Americans risk losing their healthcare while President Trump is selling donors a chance to have their names etched into the White House during construction of a $200m ballroom.
I signed onto Rep. Takano's bills to ensure the White House isn't for sale.
I signed onto Rep. Takano's bills to ensure the White House isn't for sale.
Americans go without paychecks, Trump’s turning the White House into his pet construction project.
October 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Millions of Americans risk losing their healthcare while President Trump is selling donors a chance to have their names etched into the White House during construction of a $200m ballroom.
I signed onto Rep. Takano's bills to ensure the White House isn't for sale.
I signed onto Rep. Takano's bills to ensure the White House isn't for sale.
I wish D.C.'s Hindu community a happy Diwali!
October 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I wish D.C.'s Hindu community a happy Diwali!
As one of the largest advertisers in the US, the federal government must ensure fair access for small disadvantaged businesses and those owned by minorities and women.
I introduced a bill to require agencies to report the amount they spend on these contracts in their annual budget justifications.
I introduced a bill to require agencies to report the amount they spend on these contracts in their annual budget justifications.
October 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
As one of the largest advertisers in the US, the federal government must ensure fair access for small disadvantaged businesses and those owned by minorities and women.
I introduced a bill to require agencies to report the amount they spend on these contracts in their annual budget justifications.
I introduced a bill to require agencies to report the amount they spend on these contracts in their annual budget justifications.
My daughter Katherine has Down syndrome, so President Trump's layoff of employees dedicated to supporting students with disabilities and their families is personal.
I joined Rep. Lucy McBath to urge the administration to rescind the termination notices sent to these employees.
I joined Rep. Lucy McBath to urge the administration to rescind the termination notices sent to these employees.
October 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
My daughter Katherine has Down syndrome, so President Trump's layoff of employees dedicated to supporting students with disabilities and their families is personal.
I joined Rep. Lucy McBath to urge the administration to rescind the termination notices sent to these employees.
I joined Rep. Lucy McBath to urge the administration to rescind the termination notices sent to these employees.
Reposted by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
For the Epstein-th time, Oversight Dems are demanding no pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Release the files!
October 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
For the Epstein-th time, Oversight Dems are demanding no pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Release the files!
Pres. Trump signed a law entitling fed workers to backpay after shutdowns, yet his admin removed critical guidance explicitly stating that these employees will be paid when the shutdown ends.
I joined a letter led by Sen. Kaine asking OMB to affirm that furloughed employees will receive backpay.
I joined a letter led by Sen. Kaine asking OMB to affirm that furloughed employees will receive backpay.
October 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Pres. Trump signed a law entitling fed workers to backpay after shutdowns, yet his admin removed critical guidance explicitly stating that these employees will be paid when the shutdown ends.
I joined a letter led by Sen. Kaine asking OMB to affirm that furloughed employees will receive backpay.
I joined a letter led by Sen. Kaine asking OMB to affirm that furloughed employees will receive backpay.
GAO has authority to conduct investigations and audits of federal agencies, but its authorizing statute incorrectly defines DC as a federal agency.
DC already has a local auditor and IG, so GAO's authority over DC is redundant and offensive. I introduced a bill to repeal it.
DC already has a local auditor and IG, so GAO's authority over DC is redundant and offensive. I introduced a bill to repeal it.
October 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
GAO has authority to conduct investigations and audits of federal agencies, but its authorizing statute incorrectly defines DC as a federal agency.
DC already has a local auditor and IG, so GAO's authority over DC is redundant and offensive. I introduced a bill to repeal it.
DC already has a local auditor and IG, so GAO's authority over DC is redundant and offensive. I introduced a bill to repeal it.
Millions of federal employees, servicemembers and contractors face pay interruptions during the gov shutdown.
I joined a letter to regulatory agencies asking for immediate guidance encouraging financial institutions to offer flexible financial arrangements for these Americans.
I joined a letter to regulatory agencies asking for immediate guidance encouraging financial institutions to offer flexible financial arrangements for these Americans.
October 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Millions of federal employees, servicemembers and contractors face pay interruptions during the gov shutdown.
I joined a letter to regulatory agencies asking for immediate guidance encouraging financial institutions to offer flexible financial arrangements for these Americans.
I joined a letter to regulatory agencies asking for immediate guidance encouraging financial institutions to offer flexible financial arrangements for these Americans.
The land we walk on carries the history of Indigenous peoples who have lived here since time immemorial.
Their stories, struggles, and triumphs are deeply rooted in our shared history. Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to reflect on that deep connection and the path forward.
Their stories, struggles, and triumphs are deeply rooted in our shared history. Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to reflect on that deep connection and the path forward.
October 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The land we walk on carries the history of Indigenous peoples who have lived here since time immemorial.
Their stories, struggles, and triumphs are deeply rooted in our shared history. Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to reflect on that deep connection and the path forward.
Their stories, struggles, and triumphs are deeply rooted in our shared history. Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to reflect on that deep connection and the path forward.
Shutdown Day 10: Ten days without a functioning government is ten days too many. Families who depend on government services shouldn’t be collateral damage for political brinkmanship.
Republicans may be relaxing at home, but my office is still open and working on behalf of DC residents.
Republicans may be relaxing at home, but my office is still open and working on behalf of DC residents.
October 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Shutdown Day 10: Ten days without a functioning government is ten days too many. Families who depend on government services shouldn’t be collateral damage for political brinkmanship.
Republicans may be relaxing at home, but my office is still open and working on behalf of DC residents.
Republicans may be relaxing at home, but my office is still open and working on behalf of DC residents.
DC shouldn't be penalized for Congress' disfunction, but many of DC's strictly local land use decisions are delayed during shutdowns because the Nat'l Cap Planning Commission and Commission of Fine Arts are federal agencies.
I introduced a bill to exempt them from shutdowns.
I introduced a bill to exempt them from shutdowns.
October 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
DC shouldn't be penalized for Congress' disfunction, but many of DC's strictly local land use decisions are delayed during shutdowns because the Nat'l Cap Planning Commission and Commission of Fine Arts are federal agencies.
I introduced a bill to exempt them from shutdowns.
I introduced a bill to exempt them from shutdowns.
Shutdown Day 9: Every additional day of this shutdown deepens uncertainty for federal workers, contractors, and the entire economy. It must end.
My office is still open and working on behalf of DC residents.
My office is still open and working on behalf of DC residents.
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Shutdown Day 9: Every additional day of this shutdown deepens uncertainty for federal workers, contractors, and the entire economy. It must end.
My office is still open and working on behalf of DC residents.
My office is still open and working on behalf of DC residents.
Federal contractors bear no responsibility for government shutdowns, but ultimately they pay the price.
I'm co-leading a bill with Rep. Pressley to ensure these critical workers receive backpay for this shutdown.
I'm co-leading a bill with Rep. Pressley to ensure these critical workers receive backpay for this shutdown.
Government shutdowns are destabilizing events with devastating consequences, especially for low-wage service workers.
Republicans shut down the government, so @smith.senate.gov & I are introducing a bill to ensure federal contractors receive back pay when the government reopens.
Republicans shut down the government, so @smith.senate.gov & I are introducing a bill to ensure federal contractors receive back pay when the government reopens.
October 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Federal contractors bear no responsibility for government shutdowns, but ultimately they pay the price.
I'm co-leading a bill with Rep. Pressley to ensure these critical workers receive backpay for this shutdown.
I'm co-leading a bill with Rep. Pressley to ensure these critical workers receive backpay for this shutdown.