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Electronic Transmission of District of Columbia Legislation to Congress

This new law simplifies the process of sending District of Columbia legislation to Congress by allowing electronic submission. This means faster document flow and potentially more efficient local government operations, which could indirectly impact the effectiveness of city management.
Key points
Allows the District of Columbia authorities to send laws and amendments to Congress electronically, instead of only in paper form.
Congress will treat electronically submitted documents the same as paper ones, facilitating their acceptance.
The change aims to streamline communication between the District of Columbia and Congress, potentially speeding up legislative processes.
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Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2693
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2693.

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 2025-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows the District of Columbia authorities to send laws and amendments to Congress electronically, instead of only in paper form.
  • Congress will treat electronically submitted documents the same as paper ones, facilitating their acceptance.
  • The change aims to streamline communication between the District of Columbia and Congress, potentially speeding up legislative processes.
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-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.

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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