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Ending Religious Freedom Act's Applicability in District of Columbia

This bill aims to remove the District of Columbia from the scope of the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. This means that local non-discrimination laws in D.C. cannot be challenged based on federal religious freedom claims. It could impact equality and rights for citizens in D.C., ensuring local anti-discrimination rules are fully enforced.
Key points
The federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act will no longer apply to the District of Columbia.
Local D.C. non-discrimination laws will take precedence, without federal religious freedom claims being used to bypass them.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3850
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-06-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3850.

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 2025-06-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act will no longer apply to the District of Columbia.
  • Local D.C. non-discrimination laws will take precedence, without federal religious freedom claims being used to bypass them.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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