Representative · District of Columbia
Eleanor Holmes Norton
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ChamberHouse
PartyDemocrat
StateDistrict of Columbia
Eleanor Holmes Norton is the U.S. Representative for District of Columbia.
District Geography
District covers all of District of Columbia, including Washington.
District boundaries: 119th Congress · U.S. Census Bureau relationship files.
Biography
Eleanor Katherine 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 her eighteenth term in the United States House of Representatives.
WikipediaFloor Statements
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025OPPOSE
“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. September 10, 2025.”
March 26, 2026
Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025OPPOSE
“Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose this bill, which repeals the police accountability and transparency law that the District of Columbia enacted in 2023. Last year, violent crime in D.C. was down 35 percent, reaching an over 30-year low. This year, violent crime in D.C. is down 28 percent compared to the same period last year.”
November 20, 2025
District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025OPPOSE
“Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose this bill which amends the District of Columbia's pretrial release and detention law. Last year, violent crime in D.C. was down 35 percent, reaching an over-30-year low. This year, violent crime in D.C. is down 28 percent compared to the same period last year.”
November 20, 2025
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025OPPOSE
“Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose this bill, which eliminates the District of Columbia's already small role in the selection of its local judges.”
September 18, 2025
District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025OPPOSE
“The D.C. statehood bill, H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, grants D.C. residents full local self-government and voting representation in Congress. H.R. 51 reduces the size of the Federal District from 68 square miles to 2 square miles, consisting of the White House, the Capitol, the Supreme Court, The National Mall and remaining under the control of Congress.”
September 18, 2025
To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.OPPOSE
“The D.C. statehood bill, H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, grants D.C. residents full local self-government and voting representation in Congress. H.R. 51 reduces the size of the Federal District from 68 square miles to 2 square miles, consisting of the White House, the Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the National Mall and remaining under the control of Congress.”
September 17, 2025