H.R.5092

District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

Introduced·9/2/25

Repeals the President's authority to assume emergency control of the District of Columbia police.

The District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act repeals the President's authority to assume emergency control of the District of Columbia police. This change is made by striking section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The bill aims to modify the balance of power between the federal government and the District of Columbia regarding police control.

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Current
Oversight And Government Reform Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Sep 2, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 2, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.