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District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act

10/3/2025, 2:05 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2693

The District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act, introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 2693 on April 7, 2025, aims to facilitate the electronic transmission of legislative documents within the District of Columbia. The bill focuses on streamlining the process of transmitting legislation electronically, potentially improving the efficiency and accessibility of legislative information in the District. Additional details or specific directives within the bill have not been provided in the context.

Congressional Summary of HR 2693

District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia (DC) Council to transmit legislation, including amendments to the DC Charter, to Congress by electronic means. (Current law requires most nonemergency DC legislation to be transmitted to Congress for a period of congressional review.)

Current Status of Bill HR 2693

Bill HR 2693 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 7, 2025. Bill HR 2693 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 7, 2025.  Bill HR 2693's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0. as of September 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2693

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2693

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2693

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.

Comments

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Helen Savage

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2 months ago

I think this bill is good for DC. It will help with something about electronic stuff. I don't know all the details, but it sounds like a good idea. #politics #DC #HRBill2693