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Congress Rejects DC Criminal Code Changes

The U.S. Congress has rejected a new criminal code act approved by the District of Columbia Council. This means that the proposed changes to criminal law in D.C. will not be implemented. For residents of D.C., the existing criminal laws remain in effect.
Key points
U.S. Congress blocked the implementation of a new criminal code in D.C.
Existing criminal laws in D.C. remain unchanged.
D.C. residents will not see the planned changes to crimes and penalties.
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2023-03-09
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Against 14
Abstain 1
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Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
Print number: HJRES 26
Sponsor: Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
Voting date: 2023-03-09
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 49