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District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

USA119th CongressHR-5092| House 
| Updated: 9/2/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Cosponsors (4)
Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This proposed legislation, titled the District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act , seeks to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. Its primary purpose is to repeal the President's authority to assume emergency control over the police force of the District of Columbia. The bill achieves this by striking section 740 (sec. 1-207.40, D.C. Official Code) from the existing Act, thereby eliminating the legal basis for presidential intervention in local police matters. This change is intended to enhance the District's self-governance by ensuring that control over its police operations remains solely with local authorities, fostering greater home rule for the District of Columbia.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3092
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-656
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-810
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
Sep 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2689
Introduced in Senate
Sep 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3092
    District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-656
    District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-810
    District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act


  • September 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2689
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 2, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-2689: District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

USA119th CongressHR-5092| House 
| Updated: 9/2/2025
This proposed legislation, titled the District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act , seeks to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. Its primary purpose is to repeal the President's authority to assume emergency control over the police force of the District of Columbia. The bill achieves this by striking section 740 (sec. 1-207.40, D.C. Official Code) from the existing Act, thereby eliminating the legal basis for presidential intervention in local police matters. This change is intended to enhance the District's self-governance by ensuring that control over its police operations remains solely with local authorities, fostering greater home rule for the District of Columbia.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3092
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-656
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-810
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
Sep 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2689
Introduced in Senate
Sep 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3092
    District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-656
    District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-810
    District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act


  • September 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2689
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 2, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Cosponsors (4)
Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-2689: District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted