H.R. 5092

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to repeal the authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 2, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Norton · Committee: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Table of contents

• H.R. 5092
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Repeal of authority of President to assume emergency control of police of District of Columbia

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act.

SEC. 2. Repeal of authority of President to assume emergency control of police of District of Columbia

• (a) Repeal of authority
  • The District of Columbia Home Rule Act is amended by striking section 740 (sec. 1–207.40, D.C. Official Code).
• (b) Clerical amendment
  • The table of contents of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 740.