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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.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_248
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
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_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.

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.

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Local Government Security