H.R. 5015
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · August 22, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Biggs of Arizona · Committee: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Extension of emergency period
- (a) In general
- Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–207.40, D.C. Official Code) is amended—
- by striking
thirty daysand inserting each place it appears; and - in subsection (c), by striking
thirty-dayand inserting180-day.
- by striking
- Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–207.40, D.C. Official Code) is amended—
- (b) Applicability to previously declared emergency
- This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to an emergency declared by the President under section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–207.40, D.C. Official Code) before the date of the enactment of this Act.