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To require the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia and the Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia to reside in the District of Columbia.
12/15/2023, 4:00 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4687
Bill 118 hr 4687, also known as the "Residency Requirement for Directors of DC Agencies Act," aims to mandate that the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) and the Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia (PSA) must reside within the District of Columbia.
The bill highlights the importance of having agency directors who are familiar with and invested in the local community they serve. By requiring these directors to live within the District of Columbia, the legislation aims to ensure that they have a deeper understanding of the unique needs and challenges facing the residents of DC.
This residency requirement is seen as a way to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of these agencies, as directors who live in the District are more likely to be actively engaged with the community and responsive to its concerns. Additionally, proponents of the bill argue that having local directors can lead to better decision-making and more effective implementation of programs and services. Overall, Bill 118 hr 4687 seeks to strengthen the connection between agency leadership and the community they serve by requiring the Directors of CSOSA and PSA to reside in the District of Columbia.
The bill highlights the importance of having agency directors who are familiar with and invested in the local community they serve. By requiring these directors to live within the District of Columbia, the legislation aims to ensure that they have a deeper understanding of the unique needs and challenges facing the residents of DC.
This residency requirement is seen as a way to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of these agencies, as directors who live in the District are more likely to be actively engaged with the community and responsive to its concerns. Additionally, proponents of the bill argue that having local directors can lead to better decision-making and more effective implementation of programs and services. Overall, Bill 118 hr 4687 seeks to strengthen the connection between agency leadership and the community they serve by requiring the Directors of CSOSA and PSA to reside in the District of Columbia.
Current Status of Bill HR 4687
Bill HR 4687 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2023. Bill HR 4687 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2023. Bill HR 4687's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of July 17, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4687
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4687
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4687
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