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H.R. 513 105th Congress House

District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act of 1997

Official title: To exempt certain contracts entered into by the government of the District of Columbia from review by the Council of the District of Columbia.

Introduced: February 4, 1997 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 1997
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Mar 6, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 7, 1 Present (Roll no. 34).
Mar 6, 1997
Considered as unfinished business.
Mar 6, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 6, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Mar 6, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H774-777)
Mar 6, 1997
Mr. Davis (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 10, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.
Feb 4, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Feb 4, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 6, 1997 House · vote #34 Suspend the rules and pass Passed 390–7 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 6, 1997

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act of 1997 - Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to exempt from review and approval by the District of Columbia Council: (1) contracts entered into by the Washington Convention Center Authority for preconstruction activities, project management, design, or construction; (2) contracts entered into by the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority other than contracts for the sale or lease of the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant; and (3) at its option, contracts for Federal-aid highway improvement projects.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Feb 4, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 513: District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-513/
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