HR 356
District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:37 AM
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Bill overview
This bill shifts the responsibility for prosecuting crimes and violations of laws within the District of Columbia from a shared arrangement between the District and the federal government to a local prosecutor’s office. Currently, the U.S. Attorney’s Office handles many cases, while the District’s Attorney General handles juvenile offenses and municipal regulations. The bill aims to give the local prosecutor’s office full authority over these prosecutions, ensuring consistent enforcement within the District. It also guarantees continued federal benefits for existing U.S. Attorney employees who remain with the local prosecutor’s office.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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