S. 2689: District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
This bill, titled the District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act, aims to change the way police control is governed in Washington, D.C. Specifically, it seeks to repeal the President's authority to take emergency control of the police department in the District of Columbia.
Key Provisions
- Repeal of Presidential Authority: The bill would amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. It specifically removes Section 740, which currently gives the President the power to assume emergency control over the D.C. police.
- Clerical Amendments: The bill also makes a clerical change to the table of contents in the Home Rule Act, removing the reference to Section 740.
Implications
The key implication of this bill is that in times of emergency, the local government of Washington, D.C. would retain full control over its police force without federal intervention. This could impact the dynamics of local governance and control, especially in emergencies where police response is crucial.
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Sponsors
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TrackChris Van Hollen
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TrackAngela Alsobrooks
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TrackTammy Baldwin
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TrackCory A. Booker
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TrackTim Kaine
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TrackAlex Padilla
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TrackBernard Sanders
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TrackAdam B. Schiff
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TrackElizabeth Warren
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TrackPeter Welch
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Sep. 02, 2025 | Introduced in Senate |
| Sep. 02, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
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