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District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act

USA119th CongressHR-4574| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The proposed "District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act" seeks to empower the Council of the District of Columbia with greater legislative control over its local judiciary. Specifically, it amends the existing District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Council to enact laws concerning the organization and jurisdiction of the District of Columbia courts. This legislative change is achieved by striking paragraph (4) from Section 602(a) of the Home Rule Act. The intent is to remove current federal limitations, thereby granting the D.C. Council the ability to determine the structure and scope of its own court system. This would represent a significant step towards increased self-governance for the District regarding its judicial branch.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2769
District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6253
District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5868
District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act
Jul 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jul 21, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E693)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2769
    District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6253
    District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5868
    District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act


  • July 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • July 21, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E693)

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District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act

USA119th CongressHR-4574| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2025
The proposed "District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act" seeks to empower the Council of the District of Columbia with greater legislative control over its local judiciary. Specifically, it amends the existing District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Council to enact laws concerning the organization and jurisdiction of the District of Columbia courts. This legislative change is achieved by striking paragraph (4) from Section 602(a) of the Home Rule Act. The intent is to remove current federal limitations, thereby granting the D.C. Council the ability to determine the structure and scope of its own court system. This would represent a significant step towards increased self-governance for the District regarding its judicial branch.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2769
District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6253
District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5868
District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act
Jul 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jul 21, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E693)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2769
    District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6253
    District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5868
    District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act


  • July 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • July 21, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E693)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Law

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