HOUSE 810118th CongressMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

To inform the Senate of the election of the Speaker.

Last Action: 10/25/2023

Actions

2023-02-02Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
2023-02-02Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E87)
2023-02-02Introduced in House
2023-02-02Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-02-02 (00)

District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

This bill restricts the authority of the President to assume control of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department upon determining there is an emergency that requires the department's use for federal purposes.

Subjects

District of Columbia
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
State and local government operations
War and emergency powers

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