Bill > HR5183

This bill, the District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2025, aims to modify how Congress reviews laws passed by the District of Columbia's Council and actions taken by the Mayor. Key provisions include extending the period Congress has to review District laws from 30 to 60 days, clarifying the procedures for Congress to pass a "resolution of disapproval" to reject these laws, and explicitly allowing Congress to use these resolutions to reject specific parts of a District law, not just the entire law. Furthermore, the bill expands this congressional review power to include executive orders and regulations issued by the Mayor, establishing a similar 60-day review period for these actions. The bill also streamlines the process for considering resolutions of disapproval in both the House and Senate, making it more efficient for Congress to act. Finally, it prevents the District Council from withdrawing a law after it has been sent to Congress for review and prohibits the Council from sending Congress a law that is substantially the same as one previously disapproved by Congress, unless specifically authorized by new law.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5183/all-info