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Eleanor Holmes Norton

EHN introduces bill to block relocation of agency headquarters from DC

EHN introduces bill to block relocation of agency headquarters from DC

Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) has introduced the Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act, which would bar the relocation of federal agency headquarters outside the National Capital Region (NCR) without congressional approval. Norton’s bill comes in response to a directive from the Trump administration last week

Norton renews push to revoke SEC's independent leasing authority

Norton renews push to revoke SEC's independent leasing authority

As reported by the Washington Business Journal, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has reintroduced legislation to revoke the Securities and Exchange Commission’s independent leasing authority, transferring its real estate decision-making to GSA’s Public Buildings Service. Norton argues the SEC’s missteps have cost taxpayers millions, citing the agency’s