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A bill to repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

2/7/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 440

Bill 119 s 440, also known as the "District of Columbia Home Rule Act Repeal Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which was originally passed in 1973 and granted the District of Columbia limited self-governance.

If passed, this bill would effectively remove the ability of the District of Columbia to govern itself and would place more control in the hands of the federal government. This could have significant implications for the residents of the District of Columbia, as it would likely result in less autonomy and decision-making power at the local level.

Supporters of the bill argue that the District of Columbia should not have the same level of self-governance as states, as it is not a state itself. They believe that the federal government should have more oversight and control over the operations of the District. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that the District of Columbia should have the right to govern itself and make decisions that are in the best interest of its residents. They believe that repealing the Home Rule Act would be a step backwards in terms of democracy and local governance. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 s 440 would have significant implications for the District of Columbia and its residents. It is important for lawmakers and citizens to carefully consider the potential impacts of this legislation before making a decision on its passage.

Current Status of Bill S 440

Bill S 440 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill S 440 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 6, 2025.  Bill S 440's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of February 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 440

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 440

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 440

A bill to repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.
A bill to repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

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