Current Legislation to Secure Greater Autonomy for the District
New Columbia Admission Act(H.R. 292/S. 132)
This bill would create a state from the District’s eight hometown wards, but without jurisdiction over federal buildings and territory in Washington, D.C. The state of New Columbia would have two senators, and, initially, one member of the House.
Text of the Bill
District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act of 2013(H.R. 345)
This bill would amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate all federally imposed mandates over the local budget process and financial management of the District of Columbia and the borrowing of money by the District of Columbia.
Text of the Bill
District of Columbia Equal Representation Act of 2013(H.R. 362)
This bill would provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a State for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives and Senate, and for other purposes.
Text of the Bill
District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2013(H.R. 363)
The bill would provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a State for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
Text of the Bill
Local Budget Autonomy Act of 2012
The Local Budget Autonomy Act of 2012 would grant the District the right to enact its local budget without annual congressional oversight as well as to set it's own fiscal year.
Text of the Bill
Fact Sheet
Past Legislation to Secure Greater Autonomy for the District
The District of Columbia Legislative Autonomy Act of 2009 (H.R.960)
The Legislative Autonomy Act would eliminate provisions in the District of Columbia Home Rule Act that require a 30-day congressional review period for DC's civil laws and a 60-day review period for DC's criminal laws.
Text of the Bill
Fact Sheet
Testimony before Congress
The District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act of 2009 (H.R.1045)
The Budget Autonomy Act would grant the District the right to enact its local budget without annual congressional oversight. Currently, the District's budget must be approved by Congress as part of the congressional appropriations process, creating delays in the enactment of DC's budget and resulting in operational problems.
Text of the Bill
Fact Sheet
Testimony before Congress
More Information
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