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Compact Federal District Act

USA117th CongressHR-2614| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
H. Morgan Griffith

H. Morgan Griffith

Republican Representative

Virginia

Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Compact Federal District Act This bill cedes certain portions of the District of Columbia to Maryland while retaining particular portions of the District (the Federal District) under the exclusive legislative authority and control of Congress to serve as the permanent seat of the federal government. Maryland must accept this retrocession for it to take effect. The Federal District shall consist of a designated geographic area and specified properties including, the principal federal monuments; the White House; the U.S. Capitol; the U.S. Supreme Court Building; the federal executive, legislative, and judicial office buildings located adjacent to the Mall and the U.S. Capitol; and the Frances Perkins Building, including any portion of it north of D Street NW. The bill also maintains the federal government's authority over military lands and specified other property. In addition, the bill (1) applies current Maryland criminal laws and laws that regulate Maryland vehicular traffic to the Federal District, (2) continues pending judicial proceedings, and (3) repeals requirements providing for participation of the seat of the federal government in elections of the President and Vice President. The bill also temporarily continues certain federal authorities and responsibilities that pertain to the District of Columbia, including regarding employee benefits, agencies, courts, and college tuition assistance.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8516
Compact Federal District Act
Apr 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8516
    Compact Federal District Act


  • April 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 16, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-472: District of Columbia-Maryland Reunion Act
Congressional districts and representationCongressional electionsDistrict of ColumbiaElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHouse of RepresentativesJudgesJurisdiction and venueLawyers and legal servicesMarylandMembers of CongressMilitary facilities and propertyNational Guard and reservesState and local courtsState and local government operations

Compact Federal District Act

USA117th CongressHR-2614| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Compact Federal District Act This bill cedes certain portions of the District of Columbia to Maryland while retaining particular portions of the District (the Federal District) under the exclusive legislative authority and control of Congress to serve as the permanent seat of the federal government. Maryland must accept this retrocession for it to take effect. The Federal District shall consist of a designated geographic area and specified properties including, the principal federal monuments; the White House; the U.S. Capitol; the U.S. Supreme Court Building; the federal executive, legislative, and judicial office buildings located adjacent to the Mall and the U.S. Capitol; and the Frances Perkins Building, including any portion of it north of D Street NW. The bill also maintains the federal government's authority over military lands and specified other property. In addition, the bill (1) applies current Maryland criminal laws and laws that regulate Maryland vehicular traffic to the Federal District, (2) continues pending judicial proceedings, and (3) repeals requirements providing for participation of the seat of the federal government in elections of the President and Vice President. The bill also temporarily continues certain federal authorities and responsibilities that pertain to the District of Columbia, including regarding employee benefits, agencies, courts, and college tuition assistance.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8516
Compact Federal District Act
Apr 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8516
    Compact Federal District Act


  • April 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 16, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H. Morgan Griffith

H. Morgan Griffith

Republican Representative

Virginia

Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-472: District of Columbia-Maryland Reunion Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional districts and representationCongressional electionsDistrict of ColumbiaElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHouse of RepresentativesJudgesJurisdiction and venueLawyers and legal servicesMarylandMembers of CongressMilitary facilities and propertyNational Guard and reservesState and local courtsState and local government operations