A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.
United States119th CongressSJRES-194Senate
Updated: Jun 2, 2026
Summary
This joint resolution seeks to formally disapprove an action taken by the District of Columbia Council concerning local legislation. The resolution specifically targets the "Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026," which was enacted by the D.C. Council on April 22, 2026. The D.C. Act 26-305 was transmitted to Congress for review under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. By passing this joint resolution, Congress would exercise its oversight authority to reject the D.C. Council's approval of the body-worn camera transparency measure, thereby preventing it from becoming law.
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Timeline
Latest companion bill action
HJRES-193: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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