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This bill proposes to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act by completely removing Section 740, which currently allows the President of the United States to assume emergency control of the police force in Washington, D.C. By eliminating this section, the bill would remove the presidential power to take direct control of the District's police department during emergency situations. This change represents a significant shift in the governance of Washington, D.C.'s law enforcement, effectively granting more autonomy to local authorities and removing a longstanding federal override mechanism. The bill's short title, the "District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act," reflects its intent to expand local control and reduce federal intervention in the city's policing. If passed, this legislation would represent an important step in recognizing the District of Columbia's right to manage its own public safety resources without potential presidential intervention.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5092/all-info