Bill · H.R. 7196· House(119-HR-7196)
To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting any law to permit euthanasia and assisted suicide in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 1/22/2026
- Last activity
- 1/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Barrett
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The primary goal is to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting any law that permits euthanasia or assisted suicide. It specifically targets the ability to pass acts, resolutions, rules, or regulations that allow these activities to occur. Additionally, it prevents the reduction of penalties related to these activities. Finally, the bill calls for the repeal of the existing Death With Dignity Act of 2016.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal oversight by restricting the local lawmaking powers of the District of Columbia.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?-5
The bill repeals the Death With Dignity Act of 2016, removing a legal option for end-of-life autonomy for seniors.
Would retired people be better off under this?-5
The repeal of the Death With Dignity Act removes end-of-life options that may be utilized by retirees.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill limits the legislative authority of the District of Columbia Council to pass its own local laws.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prohibition of assisted suicide activities: By amending the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, the bill prevents the Council from enacting laws that permit persons to carry out specific activities related to those mentioned in the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997. (Section 1(a))
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Repeal of existing legislation: The bill removes the current Death With Dignity Act of 2016 from the D.C. Official Code. (Section 1(b))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of existing legal provisions: The bill repeals the Death With Dignity Act of 2016, which currently exists under the D.C. Official Code. (Section 1(b))
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Restriction on local lawmaking: The bill prevents the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting any act, resolution, rule, regulation, or guidance that would permit certain activities or reduce penalties associated with them. (Section 1(a))
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 Retirees-5Good For Seniors-5
- Healthcare
- Improves Abortion Access-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Increase States Rights-5
- 1/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Eric CrawfordRepublican · Arkansas