District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act

Bill 118 hr 2375, also known as the District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the way the District of Columbia is governed. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 13, 2021, by Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton.

The main purpose of the bill is to grant the District of Columbia more autonomy and control over its own affairs. Currently, the District of Columbia operates under a system of home rule, which means that it has its own local government but is ultimately subject to the oversight of Congress. The District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act seeks to strengthen the District's ability to govern itself by giving it more authority over its budget and laws.

One key provision of the bill is the removal of certain restrictions that currently limit the District's ability to spend its own locally-raised funds. Under the bill, the District would no longer be required to seek approval from Congress for its budget and would have more control over how its funds are allocated. Additionally, the bill includes provisions that would allow the District to enter into interstate compacts without congressional approval and would give the District more flexibility in managing its criminal justice system. Overall, the District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act is aimed at empowering the District of Columbia to govern itself more effectively and efficiently. It is currently being considered by the House of Representatives and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.