Requires Congress to pass a joint resolution approving certain D.C. Acts before they can take effect, covering Acts that touch title 47 of the D.C. Code or that impose or increase a tax or fee.

Official title: D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 16-JUL-2026

Referred 16-JUL-2026

Approved by committee 22-JUL-2026

Key points

Adds a new paragraph to Section 602(c) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act covering D.C. Acts codified in title 47 or that impose or increase a tax or fee
Keeps such an Act from taking effect at the end of its 60-day congressional review period unless a joint resolution approving it is enacted during that period
Limits debate on these approval resolutions to one hour, divided equally between supporters and opponents
Applies to D.C. Acts transmitted to Congress after the date of enactment

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Committee referrals (2)

Policy area

Taxation

Sponsor James Comer (R-KY) Cosponsors · 21

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