Bill · H.R. 8455· House(119-HR-8455)
Make DC Square Again Act
- Introduced
- 4/22/2026
- Last activity
- 4/22/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Richard McCormick
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Make DC Square Again Act," aims to repeal the 1846 Act that returned the county of Alexandria to the State of Virginia. It seeks to restore the territory currently comprising Arlington County and the independent City of Alexandria to the District of Columbia. Under this proposal, the laws of the District of Columbia would replace the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia for that territory. The Act includes provisions to ensure property rights remain undisturbed and allows pending legal proceedings in Virginia to conclude. The changes would take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year following enactment.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia by absorbing territory currently under the sovereignty of Virginia.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
The bill reintegrates Arlington and Alexandria into the District of Columbia's political and legal structure.
Does this make housing cost less?+1
The bill changes the governing legal jurisdiction for property rights in the Arlington and Alexandria areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Legal Consistency for Property Owners: The bill ensures that all rights, titles, and interests in property held by any person remain undisturbed during this transition (Section 3(c)(1)).
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Resolution of Pending Legal Matters: People involved in ongoing legal issues will not have their cases disrupted, as any civil or criminal proceedings pending in Virginia courts may be concluded there as if the Act had not been enacted (Section 3(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Change in Governing Law: The laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia will cease to apply to the territory, and the laws of the District of Columbia will instead govern the area (Section 3(c)).
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+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 4/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Clay FullerRepublican · Georgia