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District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act
10/29/2025, 8:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5856
The District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act, designated as H.R. 5856 in the 119th Congress and introduced on October 28, 2025, aims to address issues related to title equality within the District of Columbia government. The bill appears to focus on ensuring equitable title conventions within the government structure, potentially making enhancements to title designations or eliminating disparities in titles. Further details on specific provisions or directives within the bill are not explicitly outlined in the provided context.
Congressional Summary of HR 5856
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 Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5856
Bill HR 5856 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 28, 2025. Bill HR 5856 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on October 28, 2025. Bill HR 5856's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of October 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5856
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5856
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5856
District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act
District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act
To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to redesignate the Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia as the Office of the Governor of the District of Columbia and to redesignate the Council of the District of Columbia as the Legislative Assembly of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5856
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