Eleanor Holmes NortonVerified account

@EleanorNorton

Member of the U.S. Congress representing the District of Columbia

Washington, DC
Joined March 2009

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    Today as my first act of the 116th Congress, I signed and introduced to make DC the 51st state, the only way to grant more than 700,000 taxpaying American citizens living in our nation’s capital their full democratic rights.

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  2. House leadership gives its blessing to D.C. Statehood

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  3. 23 hours ago

    Another year, another D.C. statehood bill. There's a difference this time around, though: it has support from the Speaker of the House.

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  4. Jan 4
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  5. Jan 4

    STATEHOOD: Del. has introduced a bill to make DC the 51st state. The bill reportedly has 151 co-sponsors, a record for the legislation, and a hearing and markup has been promised, which would be the first time for the bill since 1993

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  6. Jan 4

    Today we’re joining and a record 155 co-sponsors, in supporting , the bill, here on the Hill. – At Rayburn House Office Building

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  8. Jan 4

    , , and announce the introduction of HR51, with 155 original co-sponsors this Congress, which is the largest number of original co-sponsors in history!

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  9. Jan 4

    I support 's bill to grant statehood to D.C. The Founders said "no taxation without representation" when they revolted against British rule, yet residents of our nation's capital still don't have full voting rights in the 21st century. We should end this injustice.

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  10. Jan 4

    . introduced DC statehood bill, HR51, with 155 cosponsors - the most of any legislation introduced on day 1 of the new Congress.

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  11. Thank you for your ringing endorsement for ! You have always been a great friend to the District.

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  12. Announcing record support for our bill, , with and our tireless advocates. – At Rayburn House Office Building

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  13. Jan 3

    DC delegate introduces statehood bill

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  14. Congratulations to our new Speaker of the House, !

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  15. 🚨BREAKING🚨 Today I introduced , our bill, with a record number of original cosponsors, and Oversight Committee Chair has committed to holding a hearing and markup on the bill in 2019!

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  16. Tune in live to the swearing-in ceremony for the CBC! Our largest-ever class is ready to lead and get to work!

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  17. On Friday morning, I will host a press conference with and to announce the introduction of , my bill. Join us on Capitol Hill and show your support!

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  18. DC residents can still enroll in affordable health care plans! Open enrollment runs through January 31. Get you and your family covered!

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  19. ! Can’t wait to make the most of a Democratic-controlled House and make 2019 the best year ever for .

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  20. As we celebrate the beginning of a New Year tonight, we also rejoice in the start of a new Democratic-controlled Congress. And this Friday (1/4), at 11:30 am in 2154 Rayburn, I will host a press conference to announce my first bill of 2019: , our bill!

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