H.R. 5207: Capital Emergency Control Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Capital Emergency Control Act of 2025, proposes amendments to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The main purpose of the bill is to allow the President of the United States to extend the emergency period during which the President can exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. Here's a breakdown of the key components of the bill:

Extension of Emergency Period

The bill specifically amends Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. It allows the President to extend the emergency operations of the Metropolitan Police Department for additional periods, specifically 30 days at a time, under certain conditions.

To facilitate this, the bill makes the following changes:

• It modifies subsections of the existing law to clarify the process for extending the emergency.
• It adds a new provision that requires the President to notify relevant Congressional leaders about the extension, including:
• The Chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives
• The Chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate
• The notification must explain the reasons for the extension and assert that emergency conditions continue to exist.

Applicability

The changes enacted by the bill will pertain to any emergencies declared by the President under the relevant section of the Home Rule Act that are in effect on or after the bill's enactment. This means that any ongoing or future emergencies can be subject to the new extension rules outlined in the bill.

Overall Impact

The passing of this bill would grant the President greater authority in managing emergencies that affect the Metropolitan Police Department by providing a defined process for extending periods of control. The intent is likely to ensure that police operations can be maintained in times of heightened urgency.

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