Ensure that all official titles for District of Columbia government positions are gender neutral.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act?
H.R. 5856 remains in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as of October 27, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This bill has seen no recorded action since October 27, 2025, which follows the typical pattern for most legislation.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act (H.R. 5856 (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. 3064 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3064 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Eleanor Norton (D-DC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.