Skip to main content
HOUSE 5313118th CongressReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act

Last Action
8/29/2023

Actions

  • 2023-08-29Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2023-08-29Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2023-08-29Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E801-802)
  • 2023-08-29Introduced in House
  • 2023-08-29Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-08-29 (00)

District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia (DC) Council to transmit legislation, including amendments to the DC Charter, to Congress by electronic means. Current law requires most nonemergency DC legislation to be transmitted to Congress for a period of congressional review.

Subjects

  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • District of Columbia
  • Government information and archives
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Legislative rules and procedure
Read on Congress.gov

Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.