D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act

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.