District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025

# HR 565: District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require federal judges, court clerks, U.S. attorneys, and U.S. marshals who work in Washington, D.C.'s federal courts to live in the District of Columbia. Currently, these officials can live anywhere, including in nearby Maryland or Virginia. If passed, anyone appointed to these positions in D.C.

would need to establish residency in the district as a condition of their role. **Who It Affects and Why** The bill targets a small group of high-level federal judicial and law enforcement officials working in D.C., as well as future appointees to these positions. Sponsor Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C.'s non-voting representative in Congress, appears to be seeking greater local control and connection between D.C.'s federal justice system and its residents. The bill reflects broader debates about D.C.'s limited self-governance and representation. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. It has not advanced further in the legislative process.