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National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act

USA119th CongressHR-4259| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly enhance the District of Columbia's self-governance by removing the National Capital Planning Commission's (NCPC) authority over property owned by the District. The legislation amends title 40 of the U.S. Code to eliminate the NCPC's oversight in several key areas, thereby granting the District greater control over its land use and development decisions. Specifically, the bill removes the NCPC's power to recommend transfers of jurisdiction for property solely involving District authorities. It also eliminates the Commission's approval authority for proposed developments and projects by District of Columbia governmental agencies. Furthermore, the legislation repeals the requirement for NCPC approval when the District seeks to sell land , consolidating decision-making power with local District authorities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1797
National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5144
National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5118
National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act
Jun 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jun 30, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E636)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1797
    National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5144
    National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5118
    National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act


  • June 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • June 30, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E636)

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National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act

USA119th CongressHR-4259| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2025
This bill aims to significantly enhance the District of Columbia's self-governance by removing the National Capital Planning Commission's (NCPC) authority over property owned by the District. The legislation amends title 40 of the U.S. Code to eliminate the NCPC's oversight in several key areas, thereby granting the District greater control over its land use and development decisions. Specifically, the bill removes the NCPC's power to recommend transfers of jurisdiction for property solely involving District authorities. It also eliminates the Commission's approval authority for proposed developments and projects by District of Columbia governmental agencies. Furthermore, the legislation repeals the requirement for NCPC approval when the District seeks to sell land , consolidating decision-making power with local District authorities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1797
National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5144
National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5118
National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act
Jun 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jun 30, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E636)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1797
    National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5144
    National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5118
    National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act


  • June 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • June 30, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E636)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted