HR 268
118th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional oversight
District of Columbia
Intergovernmental relations
Legislative rules and procedure
State and local government operations
District of Columbia Legislative Home Rule Act
Introduced: January 10, 2023
Introduced by:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Democratic
· District of Columbia
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 10, 2023
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.
Jan 10, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E13)
Jan 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
District of Columbia Legislative Home Rule Act
This bill eliminates the authority of Congress to nullify recently enacted laws of the District of Columbia (DC).
Current law generally permits Congress to review and disapprove, through a joint resolution, measures enacted by the DC Council. If the President signs the resolution, the measure may not go into effect. The bill eliminates that congressional review process.
What's happening now
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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