D.C. Home Rule. Download the Home Rule Act. The Council of the District of Columbia is the legislative branch of local government established by the “District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973”, enacted by Congress and ratified by District voters.

District of Columbia home rule is the District of Columbia residents' ability to govern their local affairs. The District is the federal capital; as such, the Constitution grants the United States Congress exclusive jurisdiction over the District in "all cases whatsoever".

The District of Columbia Home Rule Act is a United States federal law passed on December 24, 1973, which devolved certain congressional powers of the District of Columbia to local government, furthering District of Columbia home rule.In particular, it includes the District Charter (also called the Home Rule Charter), which provides for an elected mayor and the Council of …

5 days ago · Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (Introduced 02/06/2025) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform; Rules: Latest Action: House - 02/06/2025 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of …

4 days ago · In response to the mayor and city council’s failure to prevent violent crime, corruption, and voting by non-citizens, the bill would repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act one year after passage. Congress has the authority to manage the nation’s capital according to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 17 of the Constitution. Rep.

This document depicts the District of Columbia Home Rule Act as enacted by the Congress in December, 1973, and amended through December 26, 2013, the date of the last amendment before the printing

Dec 26, 2013 · District of Columbia Home Rule Act. Public Law 93-198. H.R.3343, 113th Congress.

Jan 29, 2024 · Home Rule Act authorizes the council to pass acts and resolutions on District of Columbia issues. Additionally, the act authorizes the council, its members, and its committees to investigate “any matter relating to the affairs of the District.” Pursuant to the Home Rule Act, Congress “reserves the

Chapter 2. District of Columbia Home Rule. Subchapter I. Short Title, Purposes, and Definitions. §§ 1-201.01 – 1-201.03; Subchapter II. Governmental Reorganization. §§ 1-202.01 – 1-202.04; Subchapter III. District Charter Preamble, Legislative Power, and Charter Amending Procedure. §§ 1-203.01 – 1-203.03; Subchapter IV.

Feb 22, 2024 · Section 404 of the Home Rule Act vests the District’s delegated legislative power with the Council of the District of Columbia (council). The Home Rule Act also enumerates the local lawmaking roles and requirements for the council, the mayor, and Congress.5 In …