District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act

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Bill Number

HR 2693

Introduced

Apr 7, 2025

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Computers and information technology Congressional oversight District of Columbia Government information and archives Government Operations and Politics Intergovernmental relations Legislative rules and procedure

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Summary

District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia (DC) Council to transmit legislation, including amendments to the DC Charter, to Congress by electronic means. (Current law requires most nonemergency DC legislation to be transmitted to Congress for a period of congressional review.)

Actions

Sep 10, 2025

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Sep 10, 2025

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 7, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 7, 2025

Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2025

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E287)

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