H.R. 214
District of Columbia Legislative Home Rule Act
In Plain Language
This bill removes Congress's power to reject laws passed by the DC Council. Currently, Congress has 30 days (or 60 days for criminal laws) to veto DC laws by passing a resolution that the President signs, but this bill would end that process entirely. DC laws would go into effect automatically without any federal review period.
Official Congressional Research Service summary
District of Columbia Legislative Home Rule ActThis bill eliminates the authority of Congress to nullify recently enacted laws of the District of Columbia (DC).Current law generally provides Congress with a 30-day period in which to review and nullify measures enacted by the DC Council (60 days for measures involving criminal law). An enacted measure is nullified if Congress passes and the President signs a joint resolution of disapproval. If there is no congressional action during the review period, the measure becomes law.The bill eliminates this congressional review period and process.
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Latest action
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 6, 2025
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