Eleanor Holmes Norton
Delegate · District of Columbia · District At-Large
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About
Elected: 1991 (18th term; non-voting delegate)
- Background: Civil rights attorney, former EEOC chair under Carter, longtime Georgetown Law professor
- Committees: Oversight; Transportation and Infrastructure
- District: The entire District of Columbia
- Ukrainian American community: Present in DC, including Ukrainian Embassy staff and diaspora professionals
- Family / heritage: African American; granddaughter of a runaway slave; announced in January 2026 that she will not seek reelection
Bio Eleanor Holmes Norton is the longest-serving DC delegate in history and a civil rights icon. Though she cannot vote on the House floor, she holds influence through committee work and floor statements. She announced retirement in January 2026.
Ukraine Record
- Co-signed multiple Democratic Ukraine solidarity letters.
- Has used floor speeches to support Ukraine aid.
- Cannot vote on final passage but has consistently advocated for Ukraine.
Advocacy Insight
- Ask them to: Use her remaining time in Congress to push for the Ukrainian Adjustment Act (H.R. 3104), which protects Ukrainians in the U.S. from deportation, and for strong Ukraine aid in the next defense bill.
- Why it works with them: Civil rights and human dignity are her lifelong causes. Ukraine is a fight against authoritarian aggression, which fits her values perfectly.
- Your connection: If you are a DC resident, including a Ukrainian American professional or refugee, tell her your story and ask her to use her platform during her final term.
- Avoid: Don't ask her to "vote yes", she cannot vote. Ask for statements, letters, and committee action.
Without this bill, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians who fled the war and built lives in the U.S. face deportation back to an active war zone. This is the single most urgent protection for Ukrainians in America.
More Details →Capitol Switchboard
202-224-3121
Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME], a constituent from [YOUR CITY/ZIP]. I'm calling to urge Representative [REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME] to cosponsor H.R. 3104, the Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fled Russia's invasion and are now living in the U.S. on temporary status. They cannot safely return to an active war zone. H.R. 3104 gives them a path to permanent residency. It's bipartisan, it's targeted, and it's the right thing to do. Will Representative [REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME] cosponsor H.R. 3104? Thank you.
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