arrow_back Back to App

D.C. Police Control: Repealing Presidential Emergency Authority.

This bill aims to increase local control over public safety in the District of Columbia. It removes the provision that allowed the U.S. President to assume emergency control of the local police force. This change means that law enforcement decisions in D.C. will be made solely by local authorities, strengthening their autonomy.
Key points
The U.S. President loses the authority to take over control of the District of Columbia police during emergencies.
D.C. local authorities gain full and exclusive control over their police forces.
Strengthening local self-governance (Home Rule) regarding public safety.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_248
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

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_S_248.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. President loses the authority to take over control of the District of Columbia police during emergencies.
  • D.C. local authorities gain full and exclusive control over their police forces.
  • Strengthening local self-governance (Home Rule) regarding public safety.
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. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

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.

CATEGORIES

Local Government Security