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H.R. 5856

District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act

District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act

This bill amends the District of Columbia (DC) Home Rule Act to change the titles of DC elected officials and offices so that the titles correspond to terms used by state governments. Under the bill, the Office of the Mayor becomes the Office of the Governor, the Council becomes the Legislative Assembly, and the Chairman of the Council becomes the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseOct 28, 2025
  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  3. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1009)

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act — Informed