S. 2404

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To subject emergency legislation enacted by the District of Columbia Council to expedited congressional disapproval procedures.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · July 23, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Lee · Committee: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Table of contents

• S. 2404
  • SEC. 1. Congressional disapproval of emergency District of Columbia legislation

SEC. 1. Congressional disapproval of emergency District of Columbia legislation

• The District of Columbia Home Rule Act is amended—
  • in section 412(a) (sec. 1–204.12(a), D.C. Official Code), in the fifth sentence, by inserting after the following: ; and
  • in section 602(c) (sec. 1–206.02(c), D.C. Official Code)—
    • in paragraph (1)—
      • (i) in the first sentence, by striking ; and
      • (ii) in the second sentence, by striking paragraph (2)and inserting paragraphs (2) and (3);
    • by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
      • (3)
        • In the case of any such Act transmitted by the Chairman which the Council determines according to section 412(a) should take effect immediately because of emergency circumstances, the Act shall take effect immediately upon enactment.
        • The Chairman of the Council shall transmit an Act described in subparagraph (A) to—
          • (i) the Speaker of the House of Representatives not later than 3 session days (with respect to the House of Representatives) after the date of enactment of the Act; and
          • (ii) the President of the Senate not later than 3 session days (with respect to the Senate) after the date of enactment of the Act.
    • by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: