118th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.J.Res. 17 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

“Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.”

Government operations and politics

Introduced Jan 12, 2023

Last action Jan 12, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia on October 18, 2022. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jan 12, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 12, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.