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Congress·In Committee·2 months ago

Washington, D.C.: Let the city set the Chief Financial Officer’s pay

Also known as: District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act

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Key Points

  • This bill would let Washington, D.C. set the pay rate for the city’s Chief Financial Officer in D.C. law.
  • It also keeps a protection for the person in the job: once their pay is set, it can’t be cut while they’re still serving as CFO.
  • The CFO’s pay would have to be at least as high as a top federal pay limit (whichever is higher: that limit or the D.C.-set amount).
  • For most people, this won’t change daily life directly, but it affects how D.C. recruits and keeps the official who oversees the city’s finances.
EconomyTaxes

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Dec 23, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Dec 23, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act

Bill NumberHR 6928
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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