H.R.9720

The D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act requires congressional approval for certain District of Columbia tax or fee increases.

The D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to require congressional approval for any District of Columbia Act related to title 47 of the District of Columbia Code or that imposes or increases a tax or fee. Specifically, such Acts must be approved by a joint resolution passed by both Houses of Congress within 60 days of being transmitted to Congress by the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia. If Congress does not act within this period, the Act is deemed approved as law.