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Granting Full Local Control Over D.C. Police Force

This bill removes the authority of the U.S. President to assume emergency control over the District of Columbia police department. If passed, all decisions regarding public safety and police operations during crises would rest solely with D.C.'s locally elected officials, strengthening local self-governance and accountability to residents.
Key points
Repeals the President's power to take emergency command of the D.C. police force.
D.C. local government gains complete and exclusive control over its police, enhancing local autonomy and accountability.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_810
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_810.

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 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Repeals the President's power to take emergency command of the D.C. police force.
  • D.C. local government gains complete and exclusive control over its police, enhancing local autonomy and accountability.
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 Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

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

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.

CATEGORIES

Local Government Security