S 3982
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
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This bill seeks to restore local control over the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department. It specifically removes a provision in the District of Columbia Home Rule Act that allowed the President of the United States to take over control of the police department during a declared emergency. By repealing this section, the District will retain full authority over its police force. This action aims to strengthen local governance within the District.
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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