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District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act

Introduced: January 17, 2023 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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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 Congressional Research Service

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 January 17, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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