Bill · H.R. 4259· House(119-HR-4259)
National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act
- Introduced
- 6/30/2025
- Last activity
- 6/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act'', aims to amend title 40 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to remove the authority of the National Capital Planning Commission over property owned by the District of Columbia. It modifies requirements regarding the recommendation of transfers of jurisdiction of property. Additionally, it alters how the Commission approves proposed developments and projects. Finally, it strikes section 8734 regarding the Commission's approval to sell land.
Yes
Would people in cities be better off under this?+5
This increases local control and autonomy for residents of the District of Columbia.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
This increases local control over District property management.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
This increases the autonomy of the District of Columbia over its own property.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-5
This reduces federal oversight and authority via the Commission over District property.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of Commission Authority over Property Transfers: Under Section 2(a), the amendment changes how the Commission recommends the transfer of property between Federal and District of Columbia authorities.
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Changes to Development Approvals: Under Section 2(b), the bill strikes language related to the District of Columbia in several places regarding the approval of proposed developments and projects.
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Removal of Land Sale Approval Requirements: Under Section 2(c), the bill strikes section 8734, which pertains to the Commission's approval to sell land.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5Increases Federal Power-5
- 6/30/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E636)
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House