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D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act

USA119th CongressHR-9720| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2026
James Comer

James Comer

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (21)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Rules Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly alters the process by which certain District of Columbia laws take effect, specifically those concerning its taxing authority. It amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to mandate explicit Congressional approval for D.C. Acts that pertain to Title 47 of the D.C. Code , which governs taxation, or any Act that would impose or increase a tax or fee . This represents a notable shift from the current system, where D.C. laws generally take effect unless Congress passes a resolution of disapproval. Under the proposed changes, these specific D.C. Acts would not take effect after the standard 60-day Congressional review period unless a joint resolution approving the Act is enacted into law during that timeframe. The bill establishes expedited procedures for the consideration of these approval resolutions in Congress, including limiting debate time to one hour, divided equally between proponents and opponents. These new requirements would apply to D.C. Acts transmitted to Congress after the bill's enactment, granting Congress greater oversight over the District's fiscal policies.

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Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
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.
  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    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.

D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act

USA119th CongressHR-9720| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2026
This bill significantly alters the process by which certain District of Columbia laws take effect, specifically those concerning its taxing authority. It amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to mandate explicit Congressional approval for D.C. Acts that pertain to Title 47 of the D.C. Code , which governs taxation, or any Act that would impose or increase a tax or fee . This represents a notable shift from the current system, where D.C. laws generally take effect unless Congress passes a resolution of disapproval. Under the proposed changes, these specific D.C. Acts would not take effect after the standard 60-day Congressional review period unless a joint resolution approving the Act is enacted into law during that timeframe. The bill establishes expedited procedures for the consideration of these approval resolutions in Congress, including limiting debate time to one hour, divided equally between proponents and opponents. These new requirements would apply to D.C. Acts transmitted to Congress after the bill's enactment, granting Congress greater oversight over the District's fiscal policies.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
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.
  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    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.
James Comer

James Comer

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (21)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Rules Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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