Press Releases

Norton Introduces Resolution Calling on Congress to Condemn Discrimination Against Dalit People; Will Be Honored at 1st Global Conference on Defending Dalit Rights, Thursday

March 18, 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a resolution condemning Dalit untouchability, the practice of birth-descent discrimination against Dalit people, which is still widely practiced in India, Nepal, the Asian diaspora, and other South Asian nations, and calling on these countries to recognize the human rights of the Dalit people and end all forms of untouchability within their borders.

Norton Says Senate Republican Attempts to Block D.C.’s Anti-Discrimination Bills Will Not Deter Her or D.C. From Insisting on Their Equal Rights as American Citizens

March 18, 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today said she was not surprised that, according to media reports, resolutions were introduced today by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Senator James Lankford (R-OK) to disapprove two anti-discrimination bills recently passed by the D.C. Council.

Norton Says Fauntroy Has Been In Touch With Family and Counsel

March 18, 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following news reports of a bench warrant issued by Prince George’s County for former District of Columbia Congressman Walter Fauntroy, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today said that she has been in touch with Johnny Barnes, Fauntroy’s current counsel and former congressional chief of staff; Dorothy Fauntroy, Fauntroy’s wife; and the State Department.

Norton Calls on House Republicans to Be Consistent, Apply New Budget’s Principles to D.C.

March 17, 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) called on House Republicans to apply the principles of federalism and local control of local affairs outlined in their fiscal year 2016 budget, released today, to the local affairs of the District of Columbia.

Norton Thanks U.S. Attorney for D.C. Ronald Machen for Exceptional Service Following Decision to Step Down

March 16, 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today thanked Ronald Machen, the U.S. Attorney for the District Chairman, for his devoted service over the past five years following his announcement that he will resign his office effective April 1, 2015. Norton recommended Machen to President Obama for the position, which heads the largest U.S. Attorney’s Office in the country, and serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital.

Norton Thanks Home-Rule and Human Rights Coalition for Efforts to Defend D.C.’s Pro-Choice, Pro-LGBT Legislation

March 16, 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today thanked a coalition of 53 national and local groups for its letter to members of Congress urging them to “oppose any effort in Congress, including through resolutions of disapproval, that would prevent two bills recently passed by the District of Columbia Council from taking effect.”

Norton to Introduce Bill to Create Local Task Forces on 21st Century Policing with DOJ Funding

March 13, 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—In the wake of renewed demonstrations and a tragic attack on police officers in Ferguson, MO, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today announced that she will introduce a bill to establish a grant program from existing Department of Justice funds to create local Task Forces on 21st Century Policing modeled after President Obama's Task Force on 21^st Century Po

Norton to Host a Roundtable-Speak-Out to Protect Women’s Reproductive Rights in D.C. and the Nation, March 24

March 13, 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today announced that she will host a Women's History Month public Roundtable-Speak-Out entitled, "On the Offensive: Protecting Reproductive Choice Against State and Federal Attacks," on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the George Washington University Hospital Auditorium (900 23rd St. NW).

Norton Says Behavior Incidents with Secret Service Agents Demand Attention to Overburdened Officers

March 12, 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), a senior member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee (OGR), today released the following statement after reports that two U.S. Secret Service agents were involved in an alcohol-related car accident outside of the White House's security barricades:

Norton to Be Honored at COMTO’s “Women Who Move the Nation” Awards Ceremony, Tomorrow

March 10, 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ranking Member of the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee, will be honored by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) at their 4^th annual Women Who Move the Nation awards ceremony tomorrow, March 11, from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the J.W.