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H.R. 6129 115th Congress House

District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

Official title: To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to repeal the authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia.

Introduced: June 15, 2018 Introduced by: Eleanor Holmes Norton Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics District of ColumbiaIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) 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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Jun 15, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jun 15, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E855)
Jun 15, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 15, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

This bill restricts the authority of the President to assume control of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department during an emergency.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6129: District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6129/
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"H.R. 6129: District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6129/.
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H.R. 6129, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6129/.
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