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119-hr-1089119th Congress

BOWSER Act

Sponsored By: Representative Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Introduced

Summary

Repeal of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. This bill would repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act one year after enactment, removing the statutory basis for D.C.'s home rule. It does not set out any replacement governance structure, transitional arrangements, funding, or new programs. The operative effect is to terminate the existing statutory framework for D.C. local governance after the defined one-year period.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Repeal D.C. home rule after one year

This bill would repeal the D.C. Home Rule Act one year after enactment. After that, Congress and federal officials would set many local laws and the D.C. budget. D.C. residents, workers, and businesses could see changes to services, rules, and permits depending on later congressional actions. The bill does not create a replacement plan.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

TN • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/6/2025

  • Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/6/2025

  • Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 2/6/2025

  • Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2025

  • Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

  • Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/3/2025

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/3/2025

  • Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 9/3/2025

  • Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 9/3/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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