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Increased Congressional Oversight of District of Columbia Laws

This act extends the period for Congressional review of District of Columbia laws from 30 to 60 days. It grants Congress more time to review and potentially disapprove local laws, regulations, and executive orders, which could impact how quickly changes affect the lives of District residents.
Key points
Extended Review Period: Congress will have 60 days (up from 30) to review and potentially disapprove local District of Columbia laws, which may delay their effective date.
Partial Disapproval Authority: Congress can now disapprove specific provisions of laws, not just entire acts, and also executive orders and regulations issued by the Mayor of the District.
Emergency Law Restrictions: Laws designated as emergencies by the District Council cannot be repeatedly extended without full Congressional review, increasing oversight of exceptional circumstances.
Prohibition on Re-enacting Disapproved Laws: The District of Columbia cannot re-introduce laws that have been disapproved by Congress, unless Congress specifically authorizes it.
Annual Reporting: The Mayor and Chairman of the District of Columbia Council will be required to provide annual reports to Congress on the state of the District, increasing their accountability to federal authorities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5183
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
Process start date: 2025-09-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5183.

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:

  • Extended Review Period: Congress will have 60 days (up from 30) to review and potentially disapprove local District of Columbia laws, which may delay their effective date.
  • Partial Disapproval Authority: Congress can now disapprove specific provisions of laws, not just entire acts, and also executive orders and regulations issued by the Mayor of the District.
  • Emergency Law Restrictions: Laws designated as emergencies by the District Council cannot be repeatedly extended without full Congressional review, increasing oversight of exceptional circumstances.
  • Prohibition on Re-enacting Disapproved Laws: The District of Columbia cannot re-introduce laws that have been disapproved by Congress, unless Congress specifically authorizes it.
  • Annual Reporting: The Mayor and Chairman of the District of Columbia Council will be required to provide annual reports to Congress on the state of the District, increasing their accountability to federal authorities.
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. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.

Is this summary verified?

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

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