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District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025
4/9/2025, 12:46 PM
Summary of Bill S 1077
One key aspect of the bill is that it prohibits the federal government from imposing any restrictions on how the District can use its local funds. This means that the District will have more autonomy in determining its budget priorities and funding allocations.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the District to submit a budget to Congress for approval, as well as requirements for transparency and accountability in the management of local funds. This ensures that the District is held accountable for how it spends its money and that taxpayers are able to see where their money is going. Overall, Bill 119 s 1077 aims to empower the District of Columbia to have more control over its finances and make decisions that are in the best interest of its residents. By allowing the District to manage its local funds without federal interference, the bill seeks to promote greater efficiency and effectiveness in the use of taxpayer dollars.
Congressional Summary of S 1077
District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025
This bill appropriates FY2025 local funds to the District of Columbia for programs and activities included in the District's Fiscal Year 2025 Local Budget Act of 2024.
Under current law, Congress is required to approve the District's annual budget. This bill approves the budget and allows the District to spend local funds for programs and activities that are included in the budget at the rates specified in the budget.
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Current Status of Bill S 1077
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1077
Total Number of Sponsors
9Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
9Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1077
Primary Policy Focus
Economics and Public FinanceAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1077
Comments

Jeremias Jensen
8 months ago
This bill is just another example of government overreach. It's ridiculous how they think they can control everything. I don't see how this is going to benefit anyone, especially me. It's like they don't even care about the people they're supposed to be representing. SMH.





