Bill · S. 2404· Senate(119-S-2404)
A bill to subject emergency legislation enacted by the District of Columbia Council to expedited congressional disapproval procedures.
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes changes to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. It aims to subject emergency legislation passed by the District of Columbia Council to expedited congressional disapproval procedures. Specifically, it would require the Chairman of the Council to transmit emergency acts to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate within three session days of enactment. These changes would modify how and when emergency legislation takes effect and how it is reviewed by Congress.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal authority by creating expedited timelines for congressional review of D.C. emergency acts.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-4
The bill increases federal oversight and congressional control over District of Columbia emergency legislation.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-3
The bill limits the immediate implementation of emergency local governance in the District of Columbia.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?-2
The bill reduces local autonomy in the District of Columbia where a large majority of residents are Black.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Congressional Oversight: By requiring the Chairman of the Council to transmit emergency acts to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate within 3 session days, the bill establishes a specific timeline for sharing legislation with Congress (Section 1, paragraph 2, subparagraph B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduced Time for Local Implementation: The bill modifies the Home Rule Act so that certain emergency acts take effect immediately upon enactment, which changes the existing process (Section 1, paragraph 2, subparagraph 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 Urban Residents-3Good For African Americans-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Increase States Rights-4
- 5/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
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