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District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5183| House 
| Updated: 1/27/2026
Paul A. Gosar

Paul A. Gosar

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (3)
Clay Higgins (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)

Rules Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4445
District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2375
District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.
Jan 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.
Jan 27, 2026
Committee on Rules discharged.
Jan 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-463, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4445
    District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2375
    District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.


  • January 27, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.


  • January 27, 2026
    Committee on Rules discharged.


  • January 27, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-463, Part I.

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment information and archivesHouse of RepresentativesIntergovernmental relationsLegislative rules and procedureSenateState and local government operations

District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5183| House 
| Updated: 1/27/2026
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4445
District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2375
District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.
Jan 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.
Jan 27, 2026
Committee on Rules discharged.
Jan 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-463, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4445
    District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2375
    District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.


  • January 27, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.


  • January 27, 2026
    Committee on Rules discharged.


  • January 27, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-463, Part I.
Paul A. Gosar

Paul A. Gosar

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (3)
Clay Higgins (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)

Rules Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment information and archivesHouse of RepresentativesIntergovernmental relationsLegislative rules and procedureSenateState and local government operations