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DC Laws to Congress: Allow Electronic Submission

Also known as: District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act

Key Points

  • Allows the DC Council chair to send newly passed DC laws to Congress electronically, not just on paper.
  • Also allows DC charter amendment acts to be submitted to Congress electronically.
  • Requires the House and Senate to treat an electronic submission the same as a paper submission for DC acts.
  • Main impact is faster, simpler paperwork between DC and Congress; it does not change what laws DC can pass.
  • Mostly affects DC and congressional staff who handle these submissions, with little direct day-to-day change for most people.
Infrastructure

Milestones

3 milestones5 actions
Sep 10, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.

Sep 10, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 7, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 7, 2025

Introduced in House

Apr 7, 2025

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E287)

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act

Bill NumberHR 2693
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

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