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Congress Disapproves DC Open Meetings Act Changes

This document represents the U.S. Congress's disapproval of a District of Columbia act that aimed to clarify open meeting rules. This means the original rules regarding the transparency of local government meetings in D.C. remain in effect, potentially impacting citizens' access to information about decisions made by local authorities.
Key points
The U.S. Congress rejects changes to the District of Columbia's open meetings rules.
The D.C. act that sought to introduce these changes has been disapproved by Congress.
Citizens will continue to have access to information about local government meetings under existing rules.
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Introduced
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No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_109
Sponsor: Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-07-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_109.

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 2025-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. Congress rejects changes to the District of Columbia's open meetings rules.
  • The D.C. act that sought to introduce these changes has been disapproved by Congress.
  • Citizens will continue to have access to information about local government meetings under existing rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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