Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
@eleanornorton.bsky.social
DC’s sole member of Congress. #DCStatehood
I'm *thankful* the Senate’s FY26 DC appropriations bill includes several provisions I fought for, including $40M for DCTAG, ahead of Thanksgiving.
I’m disappointed it keeps 2 anti–home rule riders, but it’s a major improvement from the 20 in the House version.
I’m disappointed it keeps 2 anti–home rule riders, but it’s a major improvement from the 20 in the House version.
November 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I'm *thankful* the Senate’s FY26 DC appropriations bill includes several provisions I fought for, including $40M for DCTAG, ahead of Thanksgiving.
I’m disappointed it keeps 2 anti–home rule riders, but it’s a major improvement from the 20 in the House version.
I’m disappointed it keeps 2 anti–home rule riders, but it’s a major improvement from the 20 in the House version.
DC residents have all the obligations of citizenship, including serving in every American war. They deserve equal representation in all aspects.
I introduced my bill to add the DC seal in stained glass among seals of the states in the Library of Congress.
I introduced my bill to add the DC seal in stained glass among seals of the states in the Library of Congress.
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
DC residents have all the obligations of citizenship, including serving in every American war. They deserve equal representation in all aspects.
I introduced my bill to add the DC seal in stained glass among seals of the states in the Library of Congress.
I introduced my bill to add the DC seal in stained glass among seals of the states in the Library of Congress.
Yesterday was Transgender Day of Remembrance, to honor the lives of transgender people lost to violence.
As a life-long advocate for civil and human rights, I will continue to advocate for protecting the rights of transgender people and the LGBTQIA+ community as a whole.
As a life-long advocate for civil and human rights, I will continue to advocate for protecting the rights of transgender people and the LGBTQIA+ community as a whole.
November 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Yesterday was Transgender Day of Remembrance, to honor the lives of transgender people lost to violence.
As a life-long advocate for civil and human rights, I will continue to advocate for protecting the rights of transgender people and the LGBTQIA+ community as a whole.
As a life-long advocate for civil and human rights, I will continue to advocate for protecting the rights of transgender people and the LGBTQIA+ community as a whole.
I applaud the ruling that President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in DC is unlawful.
As I saw at the hearing, @DCAttorneyGen rightly argued that the president has no authority to deploy troops here to “deter crime.”
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As I saw at the hearing, @DCAttorneyGen rightly argued that the president has no authority to deploy troops here to “deter crime.”
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Judge rules Trump’s DC National Guard deployment was illegal
The judge postponed the impact of her decision until Dec. 11 to give the Trump administration time to appeal her decision.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I applaud the ruling that President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in DC is unlawful.
As I saw at the hearing, @DCAttorneyGen rightly argued that the president has no authority to deploy troops here to “deter crime.”
bit.ly/4o9Y5ae
As I saw at the hearing, @DCAttorneyGen rightly argued that the president has no authority to deploy troops here to “deter crime.”
bit.ly/4o9Y5ae
The bills the House passed tonight don’t make DC safer — they just replace the judgment of 700,000 residents with politicians from NY and GA.
I’ll keep fighting these intrusions on DC’s self-government and pushing for the remedy: #DCStatehood.
I’ll keep fighting these intrusions on DC’s self-government and pushing for the remedy: #DCStatehood.
November 20, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The bills the House passed tonight don’t make DC safer — they just replace the judgment of 700,000 residents with politicians from NY and GA.
I’ll keep fighting these intrusions on DC’s self-government and pushing for the remedy: #DCStatehood.
I’ll keep fighting these intrusions on DC’s self-government and pushing for the remedy: #DCStatehood.
Reposted by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
D.C. residents deserve the same right to govern themselves as every other community.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
D.C. residents deserve the same right to govern themselves as every other community.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
DC’s policing law, among other things, gave the police chief more authority to discipline officers for serious misconduct; strengthened civilian oversight; improved public access to body-worn camera video; and imposed limitations on military weapons and the use of force.
November 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
DC’s policing law, among other things, gave the police chief more authority to discipline officers for serious misconduct; strengthened civilian oversight; improved public access to body-worn camera video; and imposed limitations on military weapons and the use of force.
DC’s policing law, among other things, gave the police chief more authority to discipline officers for serious misconduct; strengthened civilian oversight; improved public access to body-worn camera video; and imposed limitations on military weapons and the use of force.
November 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
DC’s policing law, among other things, gave the police chief more authority to discipline officers for serious misconduct; strengthened civilian oversight; improved public access to body-worn camera video; and imposed limitations on military weapons and the use of force.
The DC Council was elected by DC residents.
Council members are the appropriate elected officials to make DC laws, not Republican members of Congress representing the interests of far-away districts.
Council members are the appropriate elected officials to make DC laws, not Republican members of Congress representing the interests of far-away districts.
November 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The DC Council was elected by DC residents.
Council members are the appropriate elected officials to make DC laws, not Republican members of Congress representing the interests of far-away districts.
Council members are the appropriate elected officials to make DC laws, not Republican members of Congress representing the interests of far-away districts.
The over 700,000 DC residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown, are capable and worthy of governing themselves.
If residents do not like how the members of DC’s local legislature vote, residents can vote them out of office.
That is called democracy.
If residents do not like how the members of DC’s local legislature vote, residents can vote them out of office.
That is called democracy.
November 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The over 700,000 DC residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown, are capable and worthy of governing themselves.
If residents do not like how the members of DC’s local legislature vote, residents can vote them out of office.
That is called democracy.
If residents do not like how the members of DC’s local legislature vote, residents can vote them out of office.
That is called democracy.
Most of my Republican colleagues do not know that DC’s longstanding pretrial release and detention law is substantially the same as the longstanding federal law, or that the same federal agency provides pretrial services for both the local and federal trial courts in DC.
November 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Most of my Republican colleagues do not know that DC’s longstanding pretrial release and detention law is substantially the same as the longstanding federal law, or that the same federal agency provides pretrial services for both the local and federal trial courts in DC.
Rep. Stefanik's bill would repeal D.C.'s longstanding pretrial release and detention law – a law that, inconveniently for her argument, is substantially similar to federal law.
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Rep. Stefanik's bill would repeal D.C.'s longstanding pretrial release and detention law – a law that, inconveniently for her argument, is substantially similar to federal law.
Violent crime in DC dropped 35% last year and is down another 28% this year, yet Republicans are acting as if we’re in a crisis that justifies extraordinary federal overreach.
I’m heading to the House floor today to oppose two anti–home rule bills and released my remarks ahead of the debate.
I’m heading to the House floor today to oppose two anti–home rule bills and released my remarks ahead of the debate.
November 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Violent crime in DC dropped 35% last year and is down another 28% this year, yet Republicans are acting as if we’re in a crisis that justifies extraordinary federal overreach.
I’m heading to the House floor today to oppose two anti–home rule bills and released my remarks ahead of the debate.
I’m heading to the House floor today to oppose two anti–home rule bills and released my remarks ahead of the debate.
This holiday season, students from DC's Capitol Hill Christian Academy will have their art displayed with the National Christmas Tree!
I'm proud to share some of the ornaments designed by DC students.
I'm proud to share some of the ornaments designed by DC students.
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This holiday season, students from DC's Capitol Hill Christian Academy will have their art displayed with the National Christmas Tree!
I'm proud to share some of the ornaments designed by DC students.
I'm proud to share some of the ornaments designed by DC students.
Pres. Trump's flyover honoring MBS, the man responsible for killing Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, offends me on three fronts: as a defender of freedom of the press, as DC's member of Congress, and as co-chair of the Quiet Skies Caucus.
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Trump defends Saudi crown prince over question about killing of Khashoggi
President Trump lashed out a reporter in the Oval Office who was asking about allegations the crown prince orchestrated the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Pres. Trump's flyover honoring MBS, the man responsible for killing Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, offends me on three fronts: as a defender of freedom of the press, as DC's member of Congress, and as co-chair of the Quiet Skies Caucus.
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This week the House will vote on two anti-DC bills.
The DC Council was elected by and is accountable to DC residents. Its members are the appropriate elected officials to make policy for DC, not Republican members of Congress representing the interests of far-away districts.
The DC Council was elected by and is accountable to DC residents. Its members are the appropriate elected officials to make policy for DC, not Republican members of Congress representing the interests of far-away districts.
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This week the House will vote on two anti-DC bills.
The DC Council was elected by and is accountable to DC residents. Its members are the appropriate elected officials to make policy for DC, not Republican members of Congress representing the interests of far-away districts.
The DC Council was elected by and is accountable to DC residents. Its members are the appropriate elected officials to make policy for DC, not Republican members of Congress representing the interests of far-away districts.
Constituents often contact me about the impact train noise and vibrations have on their health, quality of life, and the structural integrity of their homes.
I introduced a bill to establish a grant program for the design and construction of barriers to mitigate these harms.
I introduced a bill to establish a grant program for the design and construction of barriers to mitigate these harms.
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Constituents often contact me about the impact train noise and vibrations have on their health, quality of life, and the structural integrity of their homes.
I introduced a bill to establish a grant program for the design and construction of barriers to mitigate these harms.
I introduced a bill to establish a grant program for the design and construction of barriers to mitigate these harms.
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
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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.