A bill to subject emergency legislation enacted by the District of Columbia Council to expedited congressional disapproval procedures.

# Summary of S. 2404 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require Congress to have the ability to quickly reject emergency laws passed by the District of Columbia's city council. Currently, Washington D.C.'s local government can enact emergency legislation with limited federal oversight. Under this bill, when D.C. passes emergency laws, Congress would have an expedited (faster) process to vote on whether to disapprove of them, essentially giving Congress a veto power over D.C.'s emergency actions. **Who It Affects** This primarily affects residents of Washington D.C., whose local government would face new federal restrictions on its emergency lawmaking authority.

It also affects Congress, which would gain oversight powers over D.C.'s emergency legislation. The bill reflects ongoing tensions over D.C.'s limited home rule—the city has less autonomy than U.S. states because Congress retains special authority over the district. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No action has been taken since its introduction.