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To repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.
2/14/2025, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1089
Bill 119 HR 1089, also known as the "District of Columbia Home Rule Act Repeal Act," is a piece of legislation introduced 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 has sparked controversy and debate among lawmakers and residents of the District of Columbia.
Supporters of the bill argue that the federal government should have more oversight and control over the District of Columbia, as it is the nation's capital. They believe that this change would lead to better governance and accountability. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that repealing the Home Rule Act would be a violation of the rights of the residents of the District of Columbia. They believe that the District should have the right to govern itself and make decisions that affect its residents without interference from the federal government. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 HR 1089 would have significant implications for the governance of the District of Columbia and is a topic of ongoing debate and discussion in Congress.
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 has sparked controversy and debate among lawmakers and residents of the District of Columbia.
Supporters of the bill argue that the federal government should have more oversight and control over the District of Columbia, as it is the nation's capital. They believe that this change would lead to better governance and accountability. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that repealing the Home Rule Act would be a violation of the rights of the residents of the District of Columbia. They believe that the District should have the right to govern itself and make decisions that affect its residents without interference from the federal government. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 HR 1089 would have significant implications for the governance of the District of Columbia and is a topic of ongoing debate and discussion in Congress.
Current Status of Bill HR 1089
Bill HR 1089 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1089 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1089's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1089
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
13Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
13Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1089
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1089
To repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.
To repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1089
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