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Repeal of D.C. Home Rule Act
Recent Bills/Repeal of D.C. Home Rule Act

Repeal of D.C. Home Rule Act

IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025
Introduced5 months ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Why This Matters

This bill would eliminate the law that allows Washington, D.C. to govern itself. It would mean Congress has more power over local decisions and budgets.

If you live in Washington, D.C., you could lose some local control over your government.
Who this affects
Residents of Washington, D.C.
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill would repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.
  2. 2The repeal would take effect one year after the bill becomes law.
  3. 3The bill aims to change how the District of Columbia is governed.
  4. 4It would remove local self-governance for D.C. residents.
  5. 5Congress would regain more control over D.C. laws and budget.
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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
IntroducedCurrentFeb 6, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsors
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House
Senate
President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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