118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5868 — District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act

“To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Council of the District of Columbia to enact laws with respect to the organization and jurisdiction of the District of Columbia courts.”

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Introduced Oct 2, 2023

Last action Oct 2, 2023

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Introduced

Oct 2, 2023

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Referred

Oct 2, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia (DC) Council to pass legislation related to the organization and jurisdiction of the DC courts. Current law prohibits such legislation from being enacted.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Oct 2, 2023

Introduced in House

Oct 2, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

Oct 2, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.