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DC Mayor Gains Full Control Over Local National Guard Operations.

This bill transfers full authority over the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) from the U.S. President and federal officials to the DC Mayor. This means the locally elected official will decide on the deployment of the Guard during local emergencies, such as natural disasters or civil unrest, significantly increasing local self-governance. DC residents gain more direct influence over how their local security forces are utilized.
Key points
The DC Mayor replaces the U.S. President as the Commander-in-Chief of the DCNG for administrative and operational purposes.
The Mayor gains the power to call the Guard to duty for local emergencies and to appoint commissioned officers.
This change grants DC residents greater local control (Home Rule) over a critical security and emergency response asset.
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Print number: 118_HR_811
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 National Guard Home Rule Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_811.

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:

  • The DC Mayor replaces the U.S. President as the Commander-in-Chief of the DCNG for administrative and operational purposes.
  • The Mayor gains the power to call the Guard to duty for local emergencies and to appoint commissioned officers.
  • This change grants DC residents greater local control (Home Rule) over a critical security and emergency response asset.
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.

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