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Greater Legislative Autonomy for District of Columbia

This act aims to increase the legislative autonomy of the District of Columbia. It means that local authorities will be able to enact new laws more quickly, without the need for lengthy Congressional approval. As a result, residents of the District of Columbia will have a greater say in local decisions that directly affect their lives.
Key points
End of Congressional review for local laws: New regulations passed by District of Columbia authorities will take effect without additional Congressional oversight.
Faster implementation of local changes: Residents of the District of Columbia will experience quicker responses to their needs, as local authorities can implement new regulations more efficiently.
Increased citizen control over local law: Decisions affecting daily life in the District of Columbia will be made more directly by locally elected representatives.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_268
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-01-10