H.R. 5183: District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act
The District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act proposes several amendments to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act aimed at enhancing congressional oversight of legislation and actions taken by the District government. Here is a summary of the key components of the bill:
Uniform Congressional Review Period
The bill establishes a standardized 60-day review period for laws enacted by the District of Columbia. Previously, this period was 30 days. The review can only be extended if Congress is adjourned for more than three days during the session. Any law that is transmitted to Congress is subject to this review process.
Expedited Procedures for Resolutions of Disapproval
The bill clarifies and enhances the procedures for Congress to disapprove District laws and executive actions:
- All disapproval resolutions will now follow uniform procedures, allowing Congress to act more efficiently.
- The bill specifies that resolutions disapproving District actions must be promptly referred to the appropriate congressional committees.
- In both the House and Senate, there are strict timelines for when a committee must report on these resolutions; if they do not meet these timelines, the resolutions can move forward without committee approval.
Disapproval of Specific Provisions
This legislation allows Congress to disapprove not just entire acts from the District Council but also specific provisions within those acts. This enables Congress to target particular aspects of a law that may be concerning without having to reject the entire law.
Executive Orders and Regulations
The bill introduces a procedure for Congress to disapprove executive orders and regulations issued by the Mayor of the District of Columbia. This includes:
- Mandatory transmission of executive orders and regulations to Congress for review.
- A 60-day period, similar to that for laws, during which Congress can disapprove these executive actions.
- Clarification of the procedures for Congress to act on disapproval resolutions regarding these executive measures.
Prohibition on Withdrawal of Transmitted Acts
The Council of the District of Columbia cannot withdraw any acts that it has already transmitted to Congress during the review period. This ensures that once a law is sent for review, it is subject to the review process without the option for withdrawal.
Prohibition on New Acts Similar to Disapproved Acts
If Congress disapproves a law, the District Council is prohibited from submitting a new act that is substantially similar to the disapproved one unless specific legislative authorization is given afterward.
Annual Reporting Requirement
The Chair of the District Council and the Mayor must report annually to congressional committees regarding the state of the District of Columbia, including recommendations for legislative measures they deem necessary.
Effective Date
The provisions of this Act would apply to acts and executive orders transmitted to Congress following the enactment of this bill.
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Sep. 10, 2025 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
Sep. 10, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18. |
Sep. 08, 2025 | Introduced in House |
Sep. 08, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
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