Eleanor Holmes Norton
2136 Rayburn House Office Building (202) 225-8050 Official site
As sponsor, from the 107th Congress
Of the bills they introduced
Signed on to someone else's bill
Roll calls tied to a bill
In the Congressional Record, from 2001
Held now, including subcommittees
Across 13 Congresses, most in the 117th at 132. In the 119th, 114 — 88 more than the median representative, who filed 26. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.
median for the chamber, that Congress
Biography
Focus
Drawn from the 954 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- District of Columbia 402
- Government Operations and Politics 388
- State and local government operations 139
- Congress 101
- Congressional tributes 100
- Crime and Law Enforcement 87
- Public Lands and Natural Resources 86
- Congressional oversight 78
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 954.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Barbara Lee 52
- André Carson 52
- Sheila Jackson Lee 46
- Raúl M. Grijalva 44
- Yvette D. Clarke 44
- James P. McGovern 42
Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.
Record
Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.
Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.
| Bill | Question | Voted | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 22, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 22, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 22, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 22, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 21, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 21, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 21, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 3511 | Preparing for the Future Act | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Jun 26, 2025 |
| HR 2678 | Ellie’s Law | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Jun 26, 2025 |
| HR 753 | FIRE Act of 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | Jun 26, 2025 |
| HRES 550 | Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2025 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3027-3028) | Jun 26, 2025 |
| HRES 549 | Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day". | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Jun 26, 2025 |
| HRES 547 | Recognizing the significance of "National Caribbean American Heritage Month". | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | Jun 26, 2025 |
| HRES 543 | Recognizing the right to peacefully protest and condemning violence and authoritarian responses to expressions of dissent. | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3021-3022) | Jun 26, 2025 |
| HR 4150 | Advancing Maternal Health Equity Under Medicaid Act | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Jun 25, 2025 |
Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.
| Date | Record section | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Recognizing Lee Brian Reba | Written statement |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Introduction of the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act | Written statement |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Introduction of a Bill to Amend Title 38, United States Code, to Extend Eligibility for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance to the Dependent Parent of a Person Who Dies of a Service... | Written statement |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Introduction of the Protecting Independent Contractors from Discrimination Act | Written statement |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Introduction of the Recover Pii Act | Written statement |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Introduction of the Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act | Written statement |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Introduction of the Congress Leads by Example Act of 2026 | Written statement |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Personal explanation | Written statement |
Committees
Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.
Full history
Full history
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security Committee | Member | Feb 12, 2003 to Jan 3, 2011 | Congressional Record, H407 · End of the 111th Congress |
| Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response | Member | Listed Feb 2007 to Sep 2010 | Hearing, Feb 2007 |
| Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection | Member | Listed Aug 2006 to Sep 2010 | Hearing, Aug 2006 |
| Prevention of Nuclear and Biological Attack | Member | Listed Apr 2005 to Sep 2006 | Hearing, Apr 2005 |
| Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity | Member | Listed Oct 2005 to Oct 2005 | Hearing, Oct 2005 |
| Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology | Member | Listed Jun 2005 to Jun 2005 | Hearing, Jun 2005 |
Office spending
What this member's House office spent each year from its allowance, including interns, from the House's quarterly Statement of Disbursements. Beside it, the typical office: the median across every member that year.
| Year | Total | Staff pay | Travel | Rent and utilities | Printing | Other | Typical office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to Jun | $954,625 | $802,406 | $131 | $105,797 | -$39 | $420 | $45,911 | – |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | $1.6 million | $244 | $222,162 | $812 | $8,229 | $96,322 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | $1.8 million | $1,679 | $109,965 | $1,427 | $953 | $86,990 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.9 million | $1.7 million | $739 | $107,203 | $541 | $7,371 | $121,720 | $1.9 million |
| 2022 | $1.5 million | $1.3 million | $489 | $106,604 | $848 | $865 | $78,412 | $1.7 million |
| 2021 | $1.3 million | $1.1 million | $236 | $105,883 | $554 | $826 | $96,468 | $1.5 million |
| 2020 | $1.2 million | $1.1 million | $723 | $115,588 | $412 | $2,675 | $74,765 | $1.4 million |
| 2019 | $1.3 million | $1.0 million | $2,839 | $155,536 | $818 | $16,644 | $103,454 | $1.4 million |
| 2018 | $1.3 million | $986,806 | $1,016 | $165,054 | $772 | $4,676 | $188,908 | $1.3 million |
| 2017 | $1.2 million | $977,214 | $1,297 | $165,658 | $484 | $6,350 | $87,935 | $1.3 million |
| 2016 | $1.3 million | $993,461 | $2,098 | $184,205 | $164 | $3,226 | $71,012 | $1.2 million |
Years run from January 3. Bills for a year are often paid early the next year, so a recent year can still grow. Staff pay is the office's total; individual salaries are not shown here.
The district
Who lives in DC‑At large, as drawn for the 119th Congress, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the state and the nation.
DC 693,645 · U.S. 341,784,859
DC $109,505 · U.S. $84,780
DC 35.0 · U.S. 39.5
DC 15.9% · U.S. 11.8%
DC 64.9% · U.S. 37.4%
DC 3.5% · U.S. 5.9%
| People | District | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 693,645 | 693,645 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 35.0±0.1 | 35.0 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 17.9%±0.1% | 17.9% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 13.6%±0.1% | 13.6% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 521,375±5,936 | 521,375 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 3.5%±0.5% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 11.6%±1.1% | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.8%±1.0% | 14.8% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 20.0%±1.2% | 20.0% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | District | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.9% | 12.9% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.8%±0.2% | 36.8% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 38.0%±0.9% | 38.0% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.5%±0.2% | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | District | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,505±$7,573 | $109,505 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $76,451±$2,210 | $76,451 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9%±1.9% | 15.9% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2%±1.1% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 4.3%±0.8% | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 30.1±0.7 | 30.1 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 1.4%±0.5% | 1.4% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 0.1%±0.1% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 18.2%±1.6% | 18.2% | 24.4% |
| Education | District | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 92.8%±1.1% | 92.8% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 64.9%±1.5% | 64.9% | 37.4% |
| Housing | District | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 333,195±4,240 | 333,195 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 371,597±48 | 371,597 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 38.1%±1.5% | 38.1% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $715,500±$24,713 | $715,500 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $2,075±$51 | $2,075 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 94.0%±1.0% | 94.0% | 94.0% |
Survey estimates, each with its margin of error (±, at 90% confidence), for the district as drawn when the survey was taken. The map is at the top of the page.
Party, state and chamber are those of this member's most recent term. Bills and cosponsorships are held from the 107th Congress onwards and recorded votes from the 101st, so a member who served before those points will show fewer than they filed, or none. Committee service is held from the 107th Congress onwards, dated from the House and Senate resolutions and Congressional Record notices that seat and remove members. Subcommittee assignments are made inside each committee and carry no official date, so a subcommittee seat is shown from the first to the last printed hearing, Congressional Directory edition or official roster that lists the member. Vote counts cover roll calls tied to a bill; the chambers also vote on procedure and nominations, which are not listed here. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
