1974 Congressional Hearings on D.C. Home Rule and Agency Transfers

Original title: Home rule amendments and transfer of various agencies to the D.C. government : hearings before the Committee on the District of Columbia, House of Representatives and the Committee on the District of Columbia, United States Senate, Ninety-third Congress, second session, on H.R. 15791 amendments to Section 204 of H.R. 9682 and oversight over transition of various agencies to the D.C. government, June 26 and July 2, 1974.

July 19, 2026

District of Columbia Home Rule Government Transition Congressional Oversight Agency Transfer

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings established the legislative framework for transferring administrative control of various federal agencies to the local D.C. government, directly impacting the scope of local autonomy and municipal service management.

Who is mentioned in the record

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District of Columbia residents

The transfer of federal agencies to the local government directly impacts the administration of municipal services and local governance.

Federal agencies

Agencies subject to transfer face changes in oversight and administrative jurisdiction.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 19, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document records the proceedings of joint Congressional hearings held in June and July 1974 regarding the transfer of federal agencies to the District of Columbia government. The hearings focused on proposed amendments to H.R. 9682 and the oversight of the transition process under the framework.

Key Facts

The hearings were held on June 26 and July 2, 1974.
The sessions were conducted by the House and Senate Committees on the District of Columbia.
The primary subject was the oversight of the transition of various federal agencies to the D.C. government.
The hearings specifically addressed amendments to Section 204 of H.R. 9682.
The proceedings were held during the second session of the 93rd Congress.
The hearings evaluated the legislative implementation of Home Rule for the District of Columbia.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?

The hearings were held to discuss the transfer of federal agencies to the D.C. government and to review amendments related to the transition process.

When did these hearings take place?

The hearings occurred on June 26 and July 2, 1974.

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1974 Congressional Hearings on D.C. Home Rule and Agency Transfers

This document records the proceedings of joint Congressional hearings held in June and July 1974 regarding the transfer of federal agencies to the Dis

Discoveries

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Transition to Local Autonomy

The document marks a critical legislative pivot point where federal oversight began shifting toward municipal self-governance for the District of Columbia.

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