District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2025

This bill, titled the "District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act," significantly expands congressional oversight of the District of Columbia's legislative and executive actions. It establishes a uniform 60-day congressional review period for all D.C. laws, replacing the previous 30-day period and eliminating a separate period for criminal laws. This 60-day period excludes days when either House of Congress is adjourned for more than three days, ensuring a consistent review timeline. The bill also prevents the D.C. Council from renewing waivers for emergency acts that would otherwise bypass this review. A key provision authorizes Congress to disapprove not only entire D.C. laws but also specific provisions within those laws, providing more granular control. Furthermore, the bill extends congressional review and disapproval authority to D.C. executive orders and regulations issued by the Mayor or executive branch officers. It clarifies and streamlines the expedited procedures for congressional consideration of resolutions of disapproval, ensuring that all relevant procedural rules apply to these actions. The legislation prohibits the D.C. Council from withdrawing acts once they have been transmitted to Congress for review. It also prevents the Council from re-transmitting acts that are substantially the same as those previously disapproved by Congress, unless specifically authorized by subsequent law. Finally, the bill mandates annual hearings where the D.C. Mayor and Council Chair must report to congressional committees on the state of the District, including recommendations for necessary measures.