HR 387
118th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
District of Columbia
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Legislative rules and procedure
State and local government operations
District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act
Introduced: January 17, 2023
Introduced by:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Democratic
· District of Columbia
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Jan 17, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E31)
Jan 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act
This bill shifts the responsibility for prosecuting violations of the laws, ordinances, and regulations of the District of Columbia (DC) to a local prosecutor's office. Currently, the responsibility for prosecuting such violations is shared between DC and the federal government.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Committees of jurisdiction
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