To amend the District of Columba Home Rule Act to eliminate the Congressional review period for District of Columbia acts.

1/7/2025, 3:07 PM
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Bill 119 HR 214, also known as the District of Columbia Home Rule Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the current process of Congressional review for acts passed by the District of Columbia. Currently, any legislation passed by the DC government must undergo a period of review by Congress before it can become law. This bill seeks to eliminate this review period, allowing the DC government to enact laws without needing approval from Congress.

Proponents of the bill argue that the current system of Congressional review infringes on the autonomy of the DC government and undermines the principles of home rule. They believe that the residents of DC should have the right to govern themselves without interference from Congress.

Opponents of the bill, however, express concerns about the potential implications of removing the Congressional review process. They argue that Congress plays a crucial role in overseeing the actions of the DC government and ensuring that its laws are in line with federal interests. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 HR 214 would represent a significant change in the relationship between the DC government and Congress. It remains to be seen how this legislation will be received by lawmakers and what impact it will have on the governance of the District of Columbia.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 214

Introduced on
2025-01-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Bill 119 HR 214, also known as the District of Columbia Home Rule Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the current process of Congressional review for acts passed by the District of Columbia. Currently, any legislation passed by the DC government must undergo a period of review by Congress before it can become law. This bill seeks to eliminate this review period, allowing the DC government to enact laws without needing approval from Congress.

Proponents of the bill argue that the current system of Congressional review infringes on the autonomy of the DC government and undermines the principles of home rule. They believe that the residents of DC should have the right to govern themselves without interference from Congress.

Opponents of the bill, however, express concerns about the potential implications of removing the Congressional review process. They argue that Congress plays a crucial role in overseeing the actions of the DC government and ensuring that its laws are in line with federal interests. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 HR 214 would represent a significant change in the relationship between the DC government and Congress. It remains to be seen how this legislation will be received by lawmakers and what impact it will have on the governance of the District of Columbia.
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Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the District of Columba Home Rule Act to eliminate the Congressional review period for District of Columbia acts.

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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 t...