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HR 2334 108th Congress House

District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2003

Official title: To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish the Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia, headed by a locally elected and … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish the Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia, headed by a locally elected and independent District Attorney, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 4, 2003 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 5, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1141)
Jun 4, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Jun 4, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 5, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1141)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2003 - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish the Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia, to be headed by the District Attorney (DA) for the District.

Makes the DA the chief legal officer for the District to: (1) prosecute the District's local criminal laws, including violations committed by both adult and juvenile offenders, and perform any related functions; and (2) perform civil enforcement and other legal functions as provided by local law.

Specifies the qualifications for DA, including residence and domicile in the District. Prohibits the DA from engaging directly or indirectly in private practice.

Requires the District Attorney to be elected to a four-year term on a partisan basis by the registered qualified electors of the District; except that within 30 days after the enactment of this Act, the Mayor, by resolution, shall appoint a District Attorney to serve until succeeded by an elected District Attorney.

States that nothing in this Act shall affect the authority of the Attorney General or the U.S. Attorney for the District to exercise jurisdiction concerning violations of Federal laws.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2334: District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2334/
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"H.R. 2334: District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2003." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2334/.
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