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Electronic Transmission of District of Columbia Legislation to Congress

This act simplifies the process of transmitting District of Columbia legislation to Congress by allowing electronic submission. This means faster and more efficient legislative procedures, potentially accelerating the implementation of changes affecting the lives of District of Columbia residents.
Key points
The Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia can transmit acts to Congress electronically.
Congress will treat electronic acts the same as paper ones, streamlining the acceptance process.
The change aims to modernize and speed up legislative procedures between the District of Columbia and Congress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5313
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-08-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5313.

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 2023-08-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia can transmit acts to Congress electronically.
  • Congress will treat electronic acts the same as paper ones, streamlining the acceptance process.
  • The change aims to modernize and speed up legislative procedures between the District of Columbia and Congress.
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: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E801-802)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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