HR 5856
District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:50 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act, amends the District of Columbia’s Home Rule Act to align the titles of its government officials and offices with those used in state governments. Specifically, the Office of the Mayor will become the Office of the Governor, the Council will become the Legislative Assembly, and the Chair of the Council will become the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. The bill also clarifies how current officials are treated under the new titles.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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