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H.R. 9720119th CongressIn markupLatest action Jul 22, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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New D.C. tax or fee laws would need congressional approval within 60 days to take effect.
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This bill would reverse the current review process for D.C. tax and fee laws, requiring Congress to actively pass an approval resolution within 60 days or the law would not take effect. It also limits debate on such resolutions to one hour, split evenly between supporters and opponents. These changes apply only to D.C. tax and fee laws passed after enactment.
D.C.'s local government and its ability to set tax policy; D.C. residents and businesses subject to local taxes and fees; members of Congress, who gain a direct approval role.
D.C. would lose the ability to independently enact new or increased taxes and fees without direct congressional sign-off, shifting local fiscal authority toward federal lawmakers.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.