HR 268 United States House · 118th Congress

District of Columbia Legislative Home Rule Act

HR 268, the District of Columbia Legislative Home Rule Act, removes congressional oversight of local District of Columbia laws by eliminating the 30-day review period and disapproval resolution process. It amends the DC Home Rule Act to strike Section 602(c) (requiring congressional review) and repeal Section 604 (allowing congressional disapproval resolutions), meaning the DC Council and Mayor can enact laws without federal intervention. This directly affects DC's local government, allowing it to pass legislation without Congress blocking it through disapproval. The changes apply to all DC laws enacted after the start of the 118th Congress.

Tags: Local Government

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Introduced Jan 10, 2023 Last action Jan 10, 2023

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Jan 10, 2023

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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jan 10, 2023

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