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District of Columbia Legislative Acts Submitted to Congress (July 2, 2026)

Original title: EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

July 2, 2026

District of Columbia Legislation Congressional Oversight Local Government

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The Frame

What this does

These acts are subject to a mandatory congressional review period under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act before they can become permanent law.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

District of Columbia residents

Residents are subject to the new laws and regulations contained within the 13 acts once they complete the congressional review process.

DC Water and Sewer Authority customers

Customers are affected by the billing and disconnection clarification act.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 2, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Council of the District of Columbia has submitted 13 local acts to the U.S. House of Representatives for congressional review. These acts cover a range of local policy areas, including consumer protection, housing, business compliance, and utility billing.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the D.C. Council send acts to Congress?

Under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, certain acts passed by the D.C. Council must be transmitted to Congress for a period of review before they take effect.

What happens to these acts now?

They have been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration.

Why It Matters

These acts are subject to a mandatory congressional review period under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act before they can become permanent law.

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Discoveries

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High Volume of Temporary Legislation

The submission includes a significant number of 'Temporary Amendment Acts', suggesting a reliance on short-term legislative fixes by the D.C. Council.

Council of the District of Columbia

Connected Entities

organizationCouncil of the District of Columbia“The legislative body of the District of Columbia that passed the acts.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform“The House committee to which the acts were referred for review.”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“The agency that publishes the Congressional Record.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Significance40
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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