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District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform: Presidential Appointment

This act changes how the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is selected. Instead of being elected by residents, the Attorney General will now be appointed by the President of the United States. This means residents of the District of Columbia will lose direct influence over who holds this important office, and the Attorney General's term will align with the President's term.
Key points
The Attorney General for the District of Columbia will be appointed by the U.S. President, not elected by residents.
The Attorney General's term will coincide with the President's term of office.
The current Attorney General's service will end on the act's enactment date.
District of Columbia residents will no longer directly elect their Attorney General.
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Status: Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5179
Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Process start date: 2025-09-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5179.

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 2025-09-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Attorney General for the District of Columbia will be appointed by the U.S. President, not elected by residents.
  • The Attorney General's term will coincide with the President's term of office.
  • The current Attorney General's service will end on the act's enactment date.
  • District of Columbia residents will no longer directly elect their Attorney General.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

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. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 270.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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