To name the District of Columbia tuition assistance grant program the "Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program".
- Sponsor
- Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA-42) (D)
- Introduced
- 2026-07-16
- Latest action
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (2026-07-16)
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HR 9741 proposes to rename the District of Columbia tuition assistance grant program after Eleanor Holmes Norton, a longtime delegate representing Washington, D.C. in Congress. The bill does not create new funding or change how the program operates; it simply redesignates the existing program with a new name to honor Norton's contributions. The change would directly affect how the program is officially referred to in government documents and communications, though it has no impact on students who receive tuition assistance or the amount of aid provided.
Eleanor Holmes Norton served as D.C.'s non-voting representative in the House for over three decades and was a prominent civil rights advocate and legal scholar. The bill reflects a common congressional practice of naming federal programs and institutions after notable public figures as a way to recognize their legacy. As of its last recorded action, the proposal was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where such naming bills are typically considered.
Key provisions
- The District of Columbia tuition assistance grant program is renamed the 'Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program'.
- The renamed program will be referred to by the new name in all government documents and official communications.
- No new funding is created or allocated by this bill.
- The bill does not change how the tuition assistance program operates or the amount of aid provided to students.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration.
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