HR 5868
118th Congress
House
Law
District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act
Introduced: October 2, 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
Oct 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Oct 2, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E924)
Oct 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act
This bill authorizes the District of Columbia (DC) Council to pass legislation related to the organization and jurisdiction of the DC courts. Current law prohibits such legislation from being enacted.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Committees of jurisdiction
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