Bills · HR 6339
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6339Government Operations and Politics
District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act
INTRO DEC 1· LAST ACTION DEC 1
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a step towards greater self-governance for Washington, D.C. Currently, many aspects of D.C.'s local laws and governance are subject to federal oversight and control, including the specific timing of special elections. If this bill becomes law, it would give D.C. more "home rule" over its election procedures, allowing its elected officials to determine the most appropriate schedule for filling unexpected vacancies in local offices.
This could lead to more efficient and locally-tailored election processes, reflecting the preferences and logistical considerations of the D.C. community rather than a uniform federal mandate. If it doesn't pass, the timing of special elections in D.C. would continue to be dictated by federal law, maintaining the current level of federal control over this aspect of D.C.'s local elections.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to allow D.C. to establish the timing of special elections for the Chair of the Council.
Grants D.C. local control over a key aspect of filling a top leadership position.
PROVISION 02
Amends the Home Rule Act to allow D.C. to establish the timing of special elections for members of the Council elected from wards and at-large.
Extends local control to the filling of all D.C. Council seats.
PROVISION 03
Amends the Home Rule Act to allow D.C. to establish the timing of special elections for the Mayor.
Gives D.C. the power to decide when to elect its chief executive if a vacancy occurs.
PROVISION 04
Amends the Home Rule Act to allow D.C. to establish the timing of special elections for the Attorney General.
Allows D.C. local control over the election timing for another important local office.
PROVISION 05
Specifies that these changes will apply to vacancies occurring one year after the bill becomes law.
Provides a transition period for D.C. to establish its new election procedures.
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YRS IN OFFICE
35
BILLS LED
114
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSDEC 1
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1129)
DEC 1
Introduced in House
DEC 1
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6339
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 1, 2025
Last actionDec 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 1, 2025
House BillHR 6339Government Operations and Politics
District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act
INTRODUCED DEC 1, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 1, 2025
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