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RepublicanBill · H.R. 9720· House(119-HR-9720)

D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act

Rep. Comer
Age: 54 years
Kentucky
Introduced
7/16/2026
Last activity
7/22/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.
Sponsored by
James Comer
Cosponsors
Republican - 21Democrat - 0
Taxation
  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

The ``D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act'' changes how certain District of Columbia laws take effect. It requires that any Act regarding title 47 of the District of Columbia Code or any Act that imposes or increases a tax or fee must be approved by a joint resolution of Congress. Under this bill, these specific Acts will not take effect after the standard 60-day period unless both Houses of Congress pass an approving resolution. The bill also limits debate on these specific resolutions to one hour. These changes apply to Acts transmitted after the bill is enacted.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The bill increases federal oversight by requiring Congressional approval for specific District of Columbia legislative actions.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2

    The bill mandates a specific legislative review process for D.C. taxes and Title 47 matters, subjecting them to formal Congressional action.

  • Would white Americans be better off under this?+1

    The bill provides more Congressional oversight on D.C. fiscal policy, which can be viewed as a check on local government spending.

The opposite· 3 of 7

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5

    The bill reduces the local autonomy of the District of Columbia by mandating federal approval for certain local laws.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?-3

    The bill may delay the implementation of local laws in Washington D.C. through a new Congressional approval requirement.

  • Does this repair or build roads and bridges?-3

    By requiring Congressional approval for D.C. Acts related to Title 47, which covers many infrastructure matters, the bill may delay local infrastructure funding or regulatory changes.