Bills & Legislation

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to install permanent fencing around the United States Supreme Court Building or grounds.

Sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democrat-DC) · House · Last action: May 26, 2026

This bill would prohibit the federal government from using taxpayer money to build permanent fencing around the Supreme Court Building or its grounds. The legislation aims to restrict a specific type of security infrastructure at the nation's highest court.

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.

Sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democrat-DC) · House · Last action: May 19, 2026

This is a symbolic resolution that designates Memorial Day 2026 (May 25) as a day to recognize the lack of voting representation in Congress and local self-government for military members and veterans living in Washington, D.C. The bill does not create any new laws or programs—it is purely a statement of recognition.

Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2026

Sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democrat-DC) · House · Last action: May 11, 2026

Fair Pay Act of 2026

Sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democrat-DC) · House · Last action: May 4, 2026

This bill would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to explicitly prohibit employers from paying different wages to employees based on their sex, race, or national origin. The legislation aims to strengthen federal protections against wage discrimination in the workplace.

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".

Sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democrat-DC) · House · Last action: Apr 30, 2026

Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026

Sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democrat-DC) · House · Last action: Apr 21, 2026

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.

Sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democrat-DC) · House · Last action: Apr 15, 2026

Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act

Sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democrat-DC) · House · Last action: Apr 9, 2026

This bill would direct the U.S. Treasury Department to create and mint special commemorative coins honoring Paul Laurence Dunbar, an influential African American poet and writer from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The coins would be produced in limited quantities and sold to collectors, with proceeds potentially supporting related causes.

Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026

Sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democrat-DC) · House · Last action: Mar 30, 2026

This bill requires health insurance plans—including employer group plans, individual insurance, and federal employee health benefits—to comply with medical child support orders issued by courts. The legislation aims to ensure that children covered under such court orders receive health insurance coverage as mandated by family law judgments.

Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026

Sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democrat-DC) · House · Last action: Mar 24, 2026