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H.R. 2693119th CongressIn markupLatest action Sep 10, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act
Introduced:
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D.C. could transmit local laws and charter amendments to Congress electronically instead of only on paper.
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This bill lets the Chairman of the D.C. Council send passed D.C. laws and charter amendments to Congress electronically, not just on paper. Congress must treat electronic submissions the same as paper ones for all official purposes, including counting the mandatory review period.
Affects the Washington, D.C. city government (D.C. Council) and Congress's internal review procedures. Washington, D.C. residents are indirectly affected through how quickly their local laws get processed.
The change updates procedural mechanics only and does not alter D.C.'s lawmaking powers or authority. It could reduce delays tied to physical mail transmission during the required congressional review period.
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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: 40 - 0.