Bill > HR5183

This bill makes several significant improvements to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, primarily focusing on congressional oversight of DC laws, executive orders, and regulations. The bill extends the congressional review period for DC laws from 30 to 60 days, clarifies the procedures for congressional disapproval of DC actions, and allows Congress to disapprove specific provisions of laws, executive orders, and regulations. It eliminates alternative review periods for criminal law acts and restricts the Council from withdrawing transmitted acts or resubmitting substantially similar acts that have been previously disapproved. The bill also introduces a new requirement for the DC Council Chair and Mayor to appear before congressional committees at least annually to provide a report on the state of the District. Additionally, the legislation streamlines the process for congressional review by establishing expedited procedures for resolutions of disapproval in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. These changes aim to provide more precise and comprehensive congressional oversight of District of Columbia governance while maintaining a structured review process that allows for detailed examination of DC legislative and executive actions.

Government Affairs

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