What does Preamble of District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act It establishes a uniform 60-day congressional review period for District of Columbia laws It clarifies expedited procedures for resolutions of disapproval of District of Columbia laws

What does SHORT TITLE. of District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026.

What does UNIFORM 60-DAY CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW PERIOD FOR DISTRICT OF of District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish a uniform 60-day congressional review period for District of Columbia laws. The 60-day period begins on the later of the day an act is transmitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President of the Senate. Days when either House of Congress is adjourned for more than 3 days during a session are excluded from the 60-day period.

What does CLARIFICATION OF EXPEDITED PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO of District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to clarify expedited procedures for consideration of resolutions of disapproval. The amendment applies to all resolutions of disapproval, removing exceptions for certain subsections. Procedures for consideration of resolutions in the House of Representatives and the Senate are outlined, including referral to committees, motion to discharge, and debate limitations. In the House, a motion to discharge a committee from consideration of a resolution can be made after 20 calendar days, and debate on the resolution is limited to one hour. In the Senate, a committee can be discharged from consideration of a resolution after 20 calendar days, and debate on the resolution is limited to 10 hours.

What does AUTHORIZING USE OF RESOLUTIONS OF DISAPPROVAL TO DISAPPROVE of District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to allow Congress to disapprove specific provisions of District of Columbia laws, rather than entire acts. Amendments are made to sections 602(c)(1) and 604(b) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The amendments clarify that joint resolutions of disapproval can target individual provisions within an act. A conforming amendment removes a restriction on joint resolutions specifying more than one action. The section includes a rule of construction stating that disapproving a provision does not repeal other provisions of the act or prevent future disapprovals of other provisions.

What does AUTHORIZING USE OF RESOLUTIONS OF DISAPPROVAL TO DISAPPROVE of District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to authorize the use of resolutions of disapproval to disapprove executive orders and regulations. The Mayor must transmit copies of executive orders and regulations to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. Executive orders and regulations will have a 60-day delay before taking effect, unless Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving them. If Congress passes a joint resolution disapproving an executive order or regulation within the 60-day period, the order or regulation will be deemed repealed. Expedited procedures for consideration of resolutions, as outlined in section 604, will apply to joint resolutions disapproving executive orders and regulations. Joint resolutions must follow a specific format, stating whether they approve or disapprove of the Mayor's or an officer's action.

What does PROHIBITING COUNCIL FROM WITHDRAWING ACTS ALREADY TRANSMITTED. of District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act The Council cannot withdraw an Act after transmission The Act is subject to the subsection despite withdrawal attempts

What does PROHIBITING TRANSMISSION OF ACTS SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME AS of District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act It prohibits the Council from transmitting acts substantially the same as disapproved acts The Council may re-transmit a similar act if authorized by a new law

What does ANNUAL HEARING AND REPORT ON STATE OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. of District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates annual hearings before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia and the Mayor of the District of Columbia must appear at these hearings. They are required to present a report on the state of the District, including recommendations for necessary and expedient measures.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026 do?

This Act applies to actions of the District of Columbia. The Act's provisions apply to acts transmitted to Congress by the Council of the District of Columbia under section 602(c) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The Act also applies to executive orders and regulations transmitted to Congress by the Mayor under section 605 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, as added by section 5. These provisions apply to actions occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Section 7(b) provides an exception to the Act's effective date.

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District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 3/19/2026

Author: Rick Scott (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a uniform 60-day congressional review period for District of Columbia laws, executive orders, and regulations, excluding days of congressional adjournment.
Congress is now authorized to disapprove specific provisions within District of Columbia laws, rather than requiring disapproval of entire acts.
The bill mandates annual hearings and reports to Congress on the state of the District of Columbia, requiring testimony from the Council Chair and the Mayor.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 5183(In Committee)Official page

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