District of Columbia Local Lawmaking and Congressional Authority

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Mar 11, 2026

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Authors: Ben Leubsdorf, Christopher M. Davis, Joseph V. Jaroscak

Source topics: Congressional Operations, Federal Government Organization, Federalism

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• HR 2375To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for a uniform 60-day period for Congress to review laws of the District of Columbia before such laws may take effect, to permit Congress to use the authorities and procedures available under such Act for the consideration and enactment of resolutions of disapproval of laws of the District of Columbia to disapprove specific provisions of such laws, to clarify the expedited procedures available under such Act for the consideration of such resolutions of disapproval, and for other purposes.
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• SJRES 84A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Schedule of Heights Amendment Act of 1990.
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• HJRES 341A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the "Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act of 1987," D.C. Act 7-56.
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• HRES 208A resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the District of Columbia Sexual Assault Reform Act of 1981.
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• SCONRES 63A concurrent resolution to disapprove the location of Chanceries Amendment Act of 1979 passed by the City Council of the District of Columbia.
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