118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 387 — District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act

“To assign the responsibility for conducting prosecutions for violations of the laws of the District of Columbia to the head of a local prosecutor's office designated under local law of the District of Columbia.”

Government operations and politics

Introduced Jan 17, 2023

Last action Jan 17, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jan 17, 2023

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Referred

Jan 17, 2023

Oversight

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill shifts the responsibility for prosecuting violations of the laws, ordinances, and regulations of the District of Columbia (DC) to a local prosecutor's office. Currently, the responsibility for prosecuting such violations is shared between DC and the federal government.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Jan 17, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 17, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

Jan 17, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.