HR 5092
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:41 AM
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to restore local control over the District of Columbia Police Department by removing a provision that allowed the President of the United States to temporarily take over the department’s operations during emergencies. Currently, the President retains the authority to assume emergency control, but this legislation would eliminate that power, returning decision-making authority to the District of Columbia government. This change aims to strengthen the District’s autonomy in managing its police force. The bill specifically targets a section of the existing Home Rule Act.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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