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Norton Questions Witness at Federal Real Estate Hearing

May 26, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) questioned witnesses at a recent Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management hearing on federal real estate post-COVID-19. Federal real estate is vital to the District of Columbia's economy and commercial real estate owners. At the hearing, Norton asked two rounds of questions focusing on environmental sustainability and worker protection and engagement in the transition to green, "smart" buildings.

"I support transitioning to buildings that are more efficient and sustainable, but we have to do it in a way that doesn't negatively affect the federal workforce," Norton said.

In the hearing, Norton focused on the effects that transitioning to sustainable buildings would have on the number and quality of jobs. She also highlighted the importance of consulting and incorporating employee perspectives.

Video of the hearing is available here.