Bill · H.R. 3766· House(119-HR-3766)
To prohibit the District of Columbia from requiring tribunals in court or administrative proceedings in the District of Columbia to defer to the Mayor of the District of Columbia's interpretation of statutes and regulations, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 6/5/2025
- Last activity
- 5/13/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 565.
- Sponsored by
- Harriet Hageman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill aims to prevent the District of Columbia from forcing legal bodies to follow the Mayor's specific views on laws. It prohibits the District from requiring courts or administrative tribunals to defer to the Mayor or an agency when they are interpreting the statutes and regulations they administer. The bill also targets the review of specific rules adopted by the Mayor or an agency. Additionally, it includes a provision to repeal a specific local law. This action restores any laws that were previously changed or removed by that local act.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Judicial Independence: By prohibiting the District of Columbia from requiring tribunals to defer to the Mayor's interpretation of statutes and regulations, the bill ensures that courts and administrative proceedings can review decisions without being forced to follow the Mayor's or agency's specific interpretation. (Section 1(a)(1) and (a)(2))
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Restoration of Previous Laws: The bill repeals the Review of Agency Action Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 (D.C. Law 26-37), which restores any provisions of law that were previously amended or repealed by that Act. (Section 1(b))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Repeal of Local Legislation: The bill specifically repeals the Review of Agency Action Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 (D.C. Law 26-37), which would revert any changes or repeals made by that specific local law back to their previous state. (Section 1(b))
- 5/13/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-650.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 565.
- 12/2/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
- 6/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
Scott FitzgeraldRepublican · Wisconsin