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US HR4670
US HR4670To subject emergency legislation enacted by the District of Columbia Council to expedited congressional disapproval procedures.
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Introduced
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
In Committee
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To subject emergency legislation enacted by the District of Columbia Council to expedited congressional disapproval procedures.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to create a new congressional review process for emergency legislation passed by the D.C. Council. Specifically, the bill allows Congress to potentially disapprove emergency legislation through a joint resolution before the standard 90-day review period expires. Under the proposed changes, when the D.C. Council passes emergency legislation that it determines should take effect immediately due to urgent circumstances, the Chairman of the Council must quickly transmit the act to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate within 3 session days of its enactment. The bill introduces an expedited mechanism for congressional disapproval, meaning that Congress can more rapidly review and potentially nullify emergency legislation passed by the D.C. Council. This change aims to provide additional congressional oversight of local emergency legislation in the District of Columbia, giving federal lawmakers more immediate control over local governance decisions that the Council deems urgent.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
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. (on 07/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4670/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4670/BILLS-119hr4670ih.pdf |
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