What does Preamble of District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The proposed amendment aims to repeal the President's authority to assume emergency control of the police force in the District of Columbia.

What does SHORT TITLE. of District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act do?

This bill is formally titled the District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act.

What does REPEAL OF AUTHORITY OF PRESIDENT TO ASSUME EMERGENCY CONTROL OF of District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act do?

This section repeals the authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia. The repeal is achieved by amending the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. Specifically, section 740 (or 1-207.40 of the D.C. Official Code) is struck from the Act.

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District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

Last updated: 9/2/2025 · Introduced: 9/2/2025

Author: Eleanor Norton (D-DC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill removes the President's ability to take control of the District of Columbia police force during emergencies.
The bill amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate this presidential authority.
Specifically, section 740 of the D.C. Official Code, which granted this authority, will be removed from the Act.

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