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End of D.C. Home Rule: Seat of Government Act

This bill aims to repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, meaning D.C. residents would lose control over local governance. Decisions regarding their city would be made directly by the U.S. Congress, potentially impacting daily city operations and access to public services.
Key points
The bill repeals the District of Columbia's right to self-governance.
Decisions on D.C.'s budget, local laws, and public services would fall under direct U.S. Congress control.
D.C. residents may lose influence over local decisions directly affecting them.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5195
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Process start date: 2023-08-11