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US SJRes11

US SJRes11
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014.


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Introduced
03/18/2015
In Committee
03/18/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017

Introduced Session

114th Congress

Bill Summary

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014.

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution, passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, formally disapproves of the District of Columbia Council's approval of the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014. This means that Congress is using its authority, granted by the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, to overturn a law passed by the local government of Washington D.C. The Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014 was signed by the Mayor of D.C. on January 25, 2015, and then sent to Congress for review, as required by law.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 03/18/2015)

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