Prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity within the District of Columbia court system and public defender service.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with District of Columbia Courts and Public Defender Service Employment Non-Discrimination Act?
The bill H.R. 7020 remains in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform after being referred there on January 11, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because committees do not take any action at all. No progress has occurred on this legislation since January 11, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by District of Columbia Courts and Public Defender Service Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 7020 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4226 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4226 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Eleanor Norton (D-DC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.