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Greater Legislative Autonomy for District of Columbia

This act aims to increase the legislative independence of the District of Columbia. It means that local laws, passed by the D.C. Council and signed by the Mayor, will be able to take effect more quickly, without a lengthy waiting period for U.S. Congress approval. This will give residents of the District of Columbia greater influence over local decisions that directly affect their lives.
Key points
Laws passed by District of Columbia authorities will take effect without an additional review period by the U.S. Congress.
Provisions allowing Congress to block local D.C. laws will be removed.
District of Columbia residents will gain greater control over local legislation, potentially speeding up the implementation of changes in their community.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_214
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC]
Process start date: 2025-01-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Legislative Home Rule Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_214.

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 2025-01-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Laws passed by District of Columbia authorities will take effect without an additional review period by the U.S. Congress.
  • Provisions allowing Congress to block local D.C. laws will be removed.
  • District of Columbia residents will gain greater control over local legislation, potentially speeding up the implementation of changes in their community.
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 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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