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DC Government Title Change: Mayor Becomes Governor, Council Becomes Legislative Assembly.

This Act changes the titles of key government offices in the District of Columbia to reflect state-level terminology. The Mayor becomes the Governor, and the Council becomes the Legislative Assembly. These changes are purely titular and do not alter the actual powers, responsibilities, or functions of the D.C. government or the services provided to residents.
Key points
The Mayor of the District of Columbia is officially renamed the Governor of the District of Columbia.
The Council of the District of Columbia is renamed the Legislative Assembly, and its members become Representatives.
The legislation only changes names; it does not grant new governmental powers or change existing laws affecting citizens' rights or duties.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5856
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-10-28
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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 119_HR_5856.

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 2025-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Mayor of the District of Columbia is officially renamed the Governor of the District of Columbia.
  • The Council of the District of Columbia is renamed the Legislative Assembly, and its members become Representatives.
  • The legislation only changes names; it does not grant new governmental powers or change existing laws affecting citizens' rights or duties.
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 Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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Local Government