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District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3064

Bill 118 hr 3064, also known as the District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to address issues of equality within the District of Columbia government. The bill specifically focuses on ensuring that all employees of the DC government are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their job title or position.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of guidelines for pay equity within the DC government. This means that employees in similar positions should be paid equally, regardless of their job title. The bill also aims to address issues of discrimination and harassment within the workplace, by requiring the DC government to implement policies and procedures to prevent and address these issues.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for training and education programs to promote diversity and inclusion within the DC government. This includes training on unconscious bias, cultural competency, and other topics aimed at creating a more inclusive work environment. Overall, the District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act seeks to promote fairness and equality within the DC government, ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and have equal opportunities for advancement.

Congressional Summary of HR 3064

District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act

This bill amends the District of Columbia (DC) Home Rule Act to change the titles of DC elected officials and offices so that the titles correspond to terms used by state governments. Under the bill, the Office of the Mayor becomes the Office of the Governor, the Council becomes the Legislative Assembly, and the Chairman of the Council becomes the the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 

Current Status of Bill HR 3064

Bill HR 3064 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3064 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023.  Bill HR 3064's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of May 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3064

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3064

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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