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DC Government Oversight Shift: Federal GAO Role Removed

This bill removes the federal Government Accountability Office's oversight powers over the District of Columbia government. It means the DC government will no longer be audited or evaluated by this federal agency, increasing its local autonomy.
Key points
Federal audits of DC government finances and programs by the GAO are stopped.
DC government is no longer required to report to Congress about GAO findings or respond to their reports.
Oversight responsibilities for DC government performance and finances shift away from the federal GAO.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6090
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-11-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Government Accountability Office Home Rule Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6090.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal audits of DC government finances and programs by the GAO are stopped.
  • DC government is no longer required to report to Congress about GAO findings or respond to their reports.
  • Oversight responsibilities for DC government performance and finances shift away from the federal GAO.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Local Government