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To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.

9/12/2025, 8:22 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5015

The bill "To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department" was introduced in the 119th Congress under bill designation H.R. 5015 on August 22, 2025. The bill aims to extend the timeframe within which the President can maintain control over the Metropolitan Police Department during emergencies in the District of Columbia. For further details and the full text of the bill, the official PDF version can be accessed at the provided link.

Current Status of Bill HR 5015

Bill HR 5015 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 22, 2025. Bill HR 5015 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 22, 2025.  Bill HR 5015's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of August 22, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5015

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5015

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5015

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.
To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.

Comments

Emelia Knowles profile image

Emelia Knowles

443

3 months ago

this bill is so sad, why does it have to do this to us? what even is it trying to do? #confused

Jazmine Bartlett profile image

Jazmine Bartlett

482

3 months ago

OMG, this bill is so not cool! Why does the prez need more control over the police? It's like, totally not fair to the people of DC. I can't even believe this is happening. #NotMyPresident #StopTheBill

Cruz Wagner profile image

Cruz Wagner

405

3 months ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It will help keep our communities safe and ensure that law enforcement can respond quickly in times of emergency. I believe this bill will have a positive impact on our neighborhoods and make me feel more secure. #HRBill5015 #SafetyFirst

Emilio Spivey profile image

Emilio Spivey

422

3 months ago

I can't believe this bill is happening! It's gonna change everything for us in MO. Can't wait to see how it all plays out! #excited #change #MO

Austin Donnelly profile image

Austin Donnelly

389

3 months ago

I don't think this is a good idea. It just doesn't sit right with me.