H.R. 4574 Introduced Law

District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Council of the District of Columbia to enact laws with respect to the organization and jurisdiction of the District of Columbia courts.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Introduced July 21, 2025 Cosponsors 0 Latest action July 21, 2025

Summary

District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act
This bill authorizes the District of Columbia (DC) Council to pass legislation related to the organization and jurisdiction of the DC courts. Current law prohibits such legislation from being enacted. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  2. Jul 21, 2025 Introduced in House
  3. Jul 21, 2025 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E693)

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