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DC Government Title Equality Act: Mayor to Governor, Council to Legislative Assembly

This legal act renames key offices in the District of Columbia. The Mayor of the District of Columbia will now be called the Governor, and the Council of the District of Columbia will become the Legislative Assembly. These changes do not affect the daily operations of the government or the rights and responsibilities of residents, but merely standardize the nomenclature with other states.
Key points
The Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia is renamed the Office of the Governor of the District of Columbia.
The Council of the District of Columbia is renamed the Legislative Assembly of the District of Columbia.
The Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia will now be called the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Individuals holding these offices at the time of enactment will automatically assume the new titles, without new elections.
All existing references to old names in laws will automatically be interpreted as references to the new names.
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Print number: 117_HR_6459
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6459.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia is renamed the Office of the Governor of the District of Columbia.
  • The Council of the District of Columbia is renamed the Legislative Assembly of the District of Columbia.
  • The Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia will now be called the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
  • Individuals holding these offices at the time of enactment will automatically assume the new titles, without new elections.
  • All existing references to old names in laws will automatically be interpreted as references to the new names.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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