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To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia to transmit Acts of the District of Columbia to Congress in electronic form.

12/30/2022, 3:33 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6368

Bill 117 hr 6368, also known as the "District of Columbia Home Rule Act Amendment," aims to make a specific change to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. This bill would allow the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia to send Acts of the District of Columbia to Congress in electronic format, rather than solely in paper form.

Currently, the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia is required to physically transmit Acts of the District of Columbia to Congress. This bill seeks to modernize this process by allowing for electronic transmission, which would likely streamline the process and make it more efficient.

If passed, this amendment would not change the content or substance of the Acts themselves, but rather the method by which they are transmitted to Congress. This change could potentially save time and resources for both the District of Columbia government and Congress. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6368 is a straightforward and practical proposal that seeks to update and improve the process of transmitting Acts of the District of Columbia to Congress.

Congressional Summary of HR 6368

This bill allows the Council of the District of Columbia to transmit certain acts, including those amending the District Charter, in such form as it may choose, including in electronic form.

Current Status of Bill HR 6368

Bill HR 6368 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2022. Bill HR 6368 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2022.  Bill HR 6368's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of January 10, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6368

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6368

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6368

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia to transmit Acts of the District of Columbia to Congress in electronic form.
To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia to transmit Acts of the District of Columbia to Congress in electronic form.

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