Increase the local authority and self-governance powers of the District of Columbia government.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act?
The District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2026 is stalled in the House after being placed on the Union Calendar on January 26, 2026. The House must now schedule a floor vote to move the bill forward, but limited floor time remains the primary constraint. While reaching the committee stage is a milestone that most bills fail to achieve, the lack of action since January 2026 shows how difficult it is to secure a final vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act (H.R. 5183 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since January 2026
Next up: The House · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2375 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2375 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Paul Gosar (R-AZ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
