District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act

# District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would give Washington, D.C. greater control over its own National Guard forces. Currently, the D.C. National Guard operates under federal control through the Secretary of Defense, rather than being under local D.C.

government authority like National Guard units in the states. The bill would shift this power to local control, similar to how other states manage their National Guard operations. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly affects Washington, D.C.'s government and its National Guard personnel. It also has broader implications for D.C.'s autonomy and self-governance, touching on questions of how much control the federal government should have over the District's operations. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 5093) was introduced by D.C.'s representative, Eleanor Holmes Norton, in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No timeline for action has been announced.