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District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act

USA119th CongressHR-5856| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal aims to standardize the nomenclature of the District of Columbia's executive and legislative branches. Its primary objective is to align the titles of D.C. government officials and bodies with those typically found in state governments across the United States. Specifically, the bill amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to redesignate the Office of the Mayor as the Office of the Governor of the District of Columbia. Concurrently, the Council of the District of Columbia would be renamed the Legislative Assembly of the District of Columbia. Furthermore, the Chair of the Council would become the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. The legislation ensures a seamless transition by stipulating that individuals currently holding these offices will be deemed elected to their new, redesignated titles. It also mandates that all existing references to these offices and officials in any United States or District of Columbia law, rule, or regulation will automatically be updated to reflect the new terminology.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7165
District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6459
District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3064
District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1009)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7165
    District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6459
    District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3064
    District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act


  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • October 28, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1009)

Government Operations and Politics

District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act

USA119th CongressHR-5856| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
This legislative proposal aims to standardize the nomenclature of the District of Columbia's executive and legislative branches. Its primary objective is to align the titles of D.C. government officials and bodies with those typically found in state governments across the United States. Specifically, the bill amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to redesignate the Office of the Mayor as the Office of the Governor of the District of Columbia. Concurrently, the Council of the District of Columbia would be renamed the Legislative Assembly of the District of Columbia. Furthermore, the Chair of the Council would become the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. The legislation ensures a seamless transition by stipulating that individuals currently holding these offices will be deemed elected to their new, redesignated titles. It also mandates that all existing references to these offices and officials in any United States or District of Columbia law, rule, or regulation will automatically be updated to reflect the new terminology.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7165
District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6459
District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3064
District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1009)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7165
    District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6459
    District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3064
    District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act


  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • October 28, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1009)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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