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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1089· House(119-HR-1089)

BOWSER Act

Rep. Ogles
Age: 55 years
Tennessee
Introduced
2/6/2025
Last activity
2/6/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by
Andrew Ogles
Cosponsors
Republican - 10Democrat - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident Act" or the "BOWSER Act." Its primary purpose is to repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The repeal would take effect one year after the date the Act is enacted. This legislation was introduced by Mr. Ogles and several others.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+8

    The repeal of the Home Rule Act would transfer authority currently held by the District of Columbia government back to the federal government.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-8

    By repealing local self-governance, the bill reduces the autonomy of the District in favor of federal oversight.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?-7

    The repeal of the Home Rule Act reduces the ability of urban residents in Washington, D.C. to govern themselves.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-3

    The removal of local governance structures may decrease the visibility of local decision-making processes for residents.