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District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act

USA119th CongressHR-4378| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2025
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 legislation proposes to significantly alter the composition of the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment . Under the bill, the Board would consist of five members, all of whom must be residents of the District of Columbia and appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia. This change aims to grant the local District government full authority over appointments to the Board for most zoning matters. However, a specific exception is made for cases involving applications by foreign missions regarding the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery . In such instances, two federal officials, specifically designated by the President from agencies like the Department of Defense, Interior, General Services Administration, or National Park Service, along with the Executive Director of the National Capital Planning Commission, would temporarily replace two of the District-appointed members. This ensures federal input on zoning decisions that could impact international relations or federal interests within the District. The amendments are set to take effect 90 days after the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3581
District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5825
District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5219
District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act
Jul 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jul 14, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E662)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3581
    District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5825
    District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5219
    District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act


  • July 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • July 14, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E662)

Public Lands and Natural Resources

District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act

USA119th CongressHR-4378| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2025
This legislation proposes to significantly alter the composition of the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment . Under the bill, the Board would consist of five members, all of whom must be residents of the District of Columbia and appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia. This change aims to grant the local District government full authority over appointments to the Board for most zoning matters. However, a specific exception is made for cases involving applications by foreign missions regarding the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery . In such instances, two federal officials, specifically designated by the President from agencies like the Department of Defense, Interior, General Services Administration, or National Park Service, along with the Executive Director of the National Capital Planning Commission, would temporarily replace two of the District-appointed members. This ensures federal input on zoning decisions that could impact international relations or federal interests within the District. The amendments are set to take effect 90 days after the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3581
District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5825
District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5219
District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act
Jul 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jul 14, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E662)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3581
    District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5825
    District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5219
    District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act


  • July 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • July 14, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E662)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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