Rules Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Introduced
In Committee
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Passed Chamber
Enacted
District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act This bill expands congressional authority to review and disapprove District of Columbia laws. For example, it authorizes Congress to use resolutions of disapproval to disapprove specific provisions of District law. It also expands from 30 days to 60 days the time period for Congress to review laws of the District before the laws may take effect. Additionally, the bill revises the expedited parliamentary procedures available to Congress for the consideration of resolutions of disapproval.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Government Operations and Politics
District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act
USA118th CongressHR-2375| House
| Updated: 3/29/2023
District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act This bill expands congressional authority to review and disapprove District of Columbia laws. For example, it authorizes Congress to use resolutions of disapproval to disapprove specific provisions of District law. It also expands from 30 days to 60 days the time period for Congress to review laws of the District before the laws may take effect. Additionally, the bill revises the expedited parliamentary procedures available to Congress for the consideration of resolutions of disapproval.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.