Bills · HR 1089
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1089State and local government operationsDistrict of Columbia
BOWSER Act
INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION FEB 6
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it fundamentally changes the democratic rights of Washington, D.C. residents. For decades, D.C. citizens have had the ability to choose their own local government and make laws that affect their daily lives, similar to how other U.S. cities operate, albeit with ultimate Congressional oversight.
If this bill becomes law, D.C. residents would lose this self-governance, effectively reverting to a time when Congress managed all local D.C. affairs directly. If it does not become law, D.C. will continue its current system where residents elect their local officials and pass local laws, which Congress retains the power to review and overturn.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill explicitly repeals the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (Public Law 93-198).
This provision is the core of the bill, removing the statutory basis for D.C.'s local self-governance.
PROVISION 02
The repeal of the Home Rule Act would become effective one year after the date the bill is enacted into law.
This sets a specific timeframe for the change to occur, allowing for a transition period.
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1 + 10
R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
50
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 6
Introduced in House
FEB 6
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1089
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionFeb 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
House BillHR 1089State and local government operationsDistrict of Columbia
BOWSER Act
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
10
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Moderate
