District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act This bill shifts the responsibility for prosecuting violations of the laws, ordinances, and regulations of the District of Columbia (DC) to a local prosecutor's office. Currently, the responsibility for prosecuting such violations is shared between DC and the federal government.
District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act of 2021
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E31)
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLegislative rules and procedureState and local government operations
District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act
USA118th CongressHR-387| House
| Updated: 1/17/2023
District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act This bill shifts the responsibility for prosecuting violations of the laws, ordinances, and regulations of the District of Columbia (DC) to a local prosecutor's office. Currently, the responsibility for prosecuting such violations is shared between DC and the federal government.
Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLegislative rules and procedureState and local government operations