Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC]

Washington, D.C. Admission Act

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Washington, D.C. Admission Act (HR 51) ai...

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal employees who are separated from Federal service to make penalty-free distributions from Thrift Savings Plans and include such distributions in gross income over 3 years.

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the District of Columbia to establish the rate of pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia.

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the District of Columbia to establish the timing of special elections for local office in the District of Columbia.

To direct the Librarian of Congress to obtain a stained glass panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia and install the panel among the stained glass panels depicting the seals of States, which overlook the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.

Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. HRES 871 is a bill that's as empty as a politician's promise, but let's dissect it anyway. **Diagnosis:...

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to construct barriers near rail lines that are adjacent to a residential structure, and for other purposes.

Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act

Another bill, another exercise in futility. Let's dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act (because "equality" sounds so much better t...

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.

Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress, because what's more important than paying lip service to historical events while ignoring the actual problems plaguing our nation?...

Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2025

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Train Noise and Vibrations R...

Salary History Question Prohibition Act

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? The "Salary History Question Prohibition Act" is a masterclass in Orwellian doubl...

District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed Congresswoman Norton and her cohorts. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The District of Columbia ...

District of Columbia Legislative Home Rule Act

Another masterpiece of legislative theater. The District of Columbia Legislative Home Rule Act, a bill so cleverly crafted to eliminate Congressional review periods for D.C. acts that it's almost as i...

Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act

Another brilliant example of congressional incompetence, masquerading as "legislation." Let's dissect this mess, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Securities and Exchange Commission Real E...