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US Senate Seeks to Block Comprehensive Police and Justice Reform in D.C.

This Senate resolution aims to overturn a law passed by the District of Columbia Council that introduced broad changes to policing and the justice system. If the resolution is adopted, the D.C. police reform, intended to increase officer accountability, will not take effect. This means the rules governing law enforcement actions will remain unchanged, potentially impacting public safety and police oversight.
Key points
The primary goal is to disapprove the local D.C. law concerning comprehensive policing and justice reform (D.C. Act 24–781).
If the D.C. law is blocked by Congress, citizens of the District of Columbia will not see the planned changes regarding police accountability and enforcement procedures.
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Print number: 118_SJRES_26
Sponsor: Sen. Vance, J. D. [R-OH]
Process start date: 2023-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SJRES_26.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The primary goal is to disapprove the local D.C. law concerning comprehensive policing and justice reform (D.C. Act 24–781).
  • If the D.C. law is blocked by Congress, citizens of the District of Columbia will not see the planned changes regarding police accountability and enforcement procedures.
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 Sen. Vance, J. D. [R-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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