HR 9720 United States House · 119th Congress

D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act

This bill, known as the D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act, modifies the rules for how new taxes and fees proposed by the District of Columbia government are reviewed by Congress. It requires that any D.C. law imposing or increasing a tax or fee must receive explicit approval from a joint resolution passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate within 60 days, or else the law will not take effect. Additionally, the bill limits the time for debating these specific approval resolutions to one hour, split evenly between supporters and opponents. These changes directly affect the District of Columbia government's ability to enact new financial measures without prior congressional consent.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 16, 2026 Last action Jul 22, 2026
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Jul 22, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.
lower
Jul 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
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lower
Jul 16, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced
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lower
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors

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