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HR 5195 118th Congress House Government Operations and Politics

Seat of Government Act

Introduced: August 11, 2023 Introduced by: Ogles, Andrew Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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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Aug 11, 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.
Aug 11, 2023
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Seat of Government Act

This bill repeals the District of Columbia (DC) Home Rule Act. The DC Home Rule Act provides a charter for the local government of the District of Columbia authorizing DC officials to legislate, conduct elections, and otherwise govern over local affairs.

What's happening now August 11, 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 2
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Reschenthaler, Guy
Pennsylvania · Mar 26, 2024
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Donalds, Byron
Florida · Aug 11, 2023
Rosendale, Matthew
· Aug 11, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5195: Seat of Government Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5195/
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"H.R. 5195: Seat of Government Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5195/.
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H.R. 5195, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5195/.
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