HR 4574 United States House · 119th Congress

District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act

This bill amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act by removing a specific provision (paragraph (4) of Section 602(a)) that previously limited the Council of the District of Columbia's authority over the District's court system. The change formally eliminates a restriction on the Council's power to enact laws governing District courts. It directly affects the Council's ability to legislate on court-related matters without federal oversight. The bill makes no new policy changes but adjusts the legal framework for local court governance.
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Introduced Jul 21, 2025 Last action Jul 21, 2025
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Jul 21, 2025
House · Referred to committee
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House · Introduced
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