Bill · H.R. 6372· House(119-HR-6372)

D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act

Age: 63 years

Georgia

Introduced: 12/3/2025
Last activity: 12/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by: Andrew Clyde
Cosponsors: - 27 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act," aims to repeal the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-257). It includes a provision to restore or revive any previous laws that were changed or removed by that 2022 Act. The legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 3, 2025.

Yes

Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
The bill seeks to undo a specific local D.C. law, effectively reverting the legislative landscape of the district.

The opposite· 3 of 4

Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The repeal of the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act removes specific legal shields intended to protect immigrants.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
Repealing sanctuary-style laws typically reduces the legal protections afforded to Hispanic and immigrant communities.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-5
The repeal of the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act likely removes protections or legal standards that were intended to address racial equity in D.C.