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Introduced
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
In Committee
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to repeal the authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia.
AI Summary
This bill, the District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act, aims to repeal the authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police force of the District of Columbia. Specifically, it removes Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which had previously allowed the President to take control of the D.C. police in certain emergency situations. The bill's passage would give the District of Columbia more autonomy in managing its own police force without federal intervention, aligning with the principle of home rule.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Chris Van Hollen (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 02/02/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/248/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s248/BILLS-118s248is.pdf |
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