What does Preamble of Capital Emergency Control Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The proposed amendment concerns the President's authority over the Metropolitan Police Department. Specifically, it would permit the President to extend the emergency period during which they can exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Capital Emergency Control Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Capital Emergency Control Act of 2025.

What does EXTENSION OF THE EMERGENCY PERIOD DURING WHICH THE PRESIDENT of Capital Emergency Control Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The amendments modify subsections (b) and (d) to reference subsections (c) and (e). A new subsection (e) is added, allowing for extensions of services made available under the President's authority for additional 30-day periods. The President must notify the relevant Congressional committees (House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs) in writing to extend these services, citing the continued existence of emergency conditions. The Act applies to emergencies declared under Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act that are in effect on or after the date of enactment.

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Capital Emergency Control Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/8/2025 · Introduced: 9/8/2025

Author: Andrew Ogles (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to allow the President to extend control over the Metropolitan Police Department during emergencies.
The bill enables the President to extend emergency services, previously authorized under the Act, in 30-day increments.
To extend these services, the President must notify Congress, justifying the continued emergency conditions.

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