District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2025

# District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would expand home rule protections for Washington, D.C. by preventing Congress from blocking or altering local non-discrimination laws. Currently, Congress has the authority to review and reject D.C.'s local legislation, including laws that protect people from discrimination. This bill would remove that congressional oversight power specifically when it comes to D.C.'s anti-discrimination laws, allowing the district to set its own non-discrimination policies without federal interference. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects D.C. residents and the local government.

It would give D.C. greater autonomy in setting employment, housing, and public accommodations policies. It could also affect Congress, which would lose some of its supervisory power over the district's legislative decisions. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and is currently in committee. This means it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives and remains in the early stages of the legislative process.