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Repeal of D.C. Shield Law
Recent Bills/Repeal of D.C. Shield Law

Repeal of D.C. Shield Law

IntroducedDecember 3, 2025
Introduced8 months ago
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Why This Matters

This bill removes the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022, bringing back the laws that were in place before it. This change impacts how human rights are managed in Washington, D.C.

If you live in D.C., the protections for human rights established in 2022 will no longer apply.
Who this affects
Residents of Washington, D.C. · Human rights advocates
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill would repeal the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022.
  2. 2It restores previous laws that were changed by the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act.
  3. 3The repeal means that D.C. will no longer have the protections provided by the 2022 law.
  4. 4This action affects how D.C. handles certain human rights issues.
  5. 5The bill aims to revert to the legal situation before the 2022 amendment.
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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedCurrentDec 3, 2025

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Donald Trump
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