118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 268District of Columbia Legislative Home Rule Act

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate Congressional review of newly passed District laws.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Jan 10, 2023
Last action Jan 10, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 10, 2023
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Referred
Jan 10, 2023
Oversight · Rules
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill eliminates the authority of Congress to nullify recently enacted laws of the District of Columbia (DC). Current law generally permits Congress to review and disapprove, through a joint resolution, measures enacted by the DC Council. If the President signs the resolution, the measure may not go into effect. The bill eliminates that congressional review process.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 4 actions
Jan 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jan 10, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.
Jan 10, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.