Bill · H.R. 5207· House(119-HR-5207)
Capital Emergency Control Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/8/2025
- Last activity
- 9/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Ogles
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Capital Emergency Control Act of 2025," seeks to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. It specifically addresses the President's authority to exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department during an emergency period. The amendment allows for the extension of these services for additional 30-day periods. To do this, the President must provide written notification to specific House and Senate committee leadership. These changes apply to emergencies in effect on or after the date this Act is enacted.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill increases federal authority by allowing the President to extend control over local D.C. law enforcement through successive 30-day periods.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires the President to provide written notification of extensions to congressional committee leadership.
The opposite
Does this change how police departments operate?-3
The bill expands the President's ability to maintain control over local police via repeated 30-day extensions.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-2
Residents of the District of Columbia may experience extended periods of federalized police control over their local community.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-2
Extended presidential control over the Metropolitan Police Department could facilitate increased domestic monitoring during emergency periods.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extended Emergency Services: The bill allows for the extension of services provided under the President's authority for additional 30-day periods, provided specific notification requirements are met (Section 2(a)(3)). This could ensure continued control and service during ongoing special conditions of an emergency nature.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Presidential Control: By allowing the President to extend the emergency period through 30-day increments, the bill maintains the President's ability to exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department (Section 2(a)(3)). This occurs based on the President's determination that special conditions of an emergency nature continue to exist.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance-2
- 9/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House