A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
United States119th CongressSJRES-68Senate
Updated: Jul 23, 2025
Summary
This joint resolution, S. J. RES. 68, aims to disapprove an action taken by the District of Columbia Council. It specifically targets the Council's approval of the Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 , identified as D.C. Act 26-86. Enacted by the D.C. Council on June 26, 2025, and transmitted to Congress on July 7, 2025, this resolution represents a Congressional effort to nullify the local D.C. law. This power of disapproval is exercised under section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, allowing Congress to review and reject certain D.C. legislative actions.
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HJRES-109: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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