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District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3819| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2023
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2023 This bill eliminates the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to the District of Columbia government. RFRA provides that a government action that imposes a substantial burden on a person's exercise of religion is lawful only if the burden (1) is in furtherance of a compelling government interest, and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering such interest.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4023
District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1408
District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2019
Jun 5, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 5, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E517)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4023
    District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1408
    District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2019


  • June 5, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 5, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E517)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3819| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2023
District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2023 This bill eliminates the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to the District of Columbia government. RFRA provides that a government action that imposes a substantial burden on a person's exercise of religion is lawful only if the burden (1) is in furtherance of a compelling government interest, and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering such interest.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4023
District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1408
District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2019
Jun 5, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 5, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E517)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4023
    District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1408
    District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2019


  • June 5, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 5, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E517)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted