District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2025

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Explore the details of House Bill 5183 District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/11/2026, 10:06 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5183

The District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act, introduced in the 119th Congress, seeks to enhance the governance structure in the District of Columbia. With bill number H.R. 5183 introduced on September 8, 2025, the act aims to potentially modify the existing home rule framework in the District of Columbia. The bill text highlights provisions outlining specific improvements or changes intended within the context of home rule governance in the District. For the full details and specifics of the proposed changes, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5183/BILLS-119hr5183ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 5183

District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act

This bill establishes a uniform 60-day period of congressional review for all nonemergency legislation enacted by the District of Columbia (DC). It also authorizes congressional disapproval of DC regulations and other executive actions, specific provisions in legislation, and extensions of emergency legislation.

Currently, DC legislation is generally subject to a 30-day period of congressional review during which time Congress may enact a joint resolution of disapproval to nullify the legislation. Legislation involving criminal law is subject to a 60-day period of congressional review. Emergency legislation is not subject to congressional review.

The bill applies a 60-day period of congressional review to all DC legislation other than emergency legislation. It also authorizes Congress to nullify (1) extensions of emergency DC legislation, and (2) one or more discrete provisions in DC legislation. The bill prohibits the DC Council from withdrawing legislation that it has transmitted to Congress for review or enacting legislation that is substantially the same as legislation that Congress disapproved.

The bill also establishes a 60-day period of congressional review for DC executive orders and regulations according to procedures comparable to those for legislation.

The bill additionally specifies the procedures for expedited consideration of joint resolutions of disapproval for DC legislation in each chamber, particularly the Senate.

Finally, the bill requires the DC Mayor and the chair of the DC Council to present a report on DC to specified congressional committees at least once every calendar year.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5183

Bill HR 5183 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5183 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5183's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396. as of January 27, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5183

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5183

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Congressional oversight

- District of Columbia

- Government information and archives

- House of Representatives

- Intergovernmental relations

- Legislative rules and procedure

- Senate

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5183

District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish a uniform 60-day congressional review period for District of Columbia laws, to clarify the expedited procedures applicable to consideration of resolutions of disapproval of District of Columbia laws, to authority the use of resolutions of disapproval to disapprove provisions of District of Columbia laws and District of Columbia executive orders and regulations, and for other purposes.