Congress·Reported·S.J.Res. 102

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

D.C. Taxes: Congress Moves to Block Local Tax Changes

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Next up: The Senate

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Unlikely to pass

While it has cleared a committee, these resolutions often face opposition from the other chamber or a potential veto to protect local control in the District.

Key Points

This resolution is a formal move by Congress to stop a new tax law passed by the District of Columbia Council. Under federal law, Congress has the power to review and cancel laws made by the local D.C. government.
If this resolution passes, residents and businesses in Washington, D.C. would not see the tax changes recently approved by their local leaders. The D.C. law specifically dealt with how local income and business taxes align with federal rules.
Supporters of this move, led by Scott, argue that Congress should step in when D.C. makes tax changes they disagree with. Critics often argue this interferes with the right of D.C. residents to govern themselves.
The resolution has been moved out of committee and is now ready for a full vote in the Senate. To become law, it must pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the president.

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Milestones

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Feb 4, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Feb 4, 2026Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Feb 4, 2026Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jan 27, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jan 27, 2026

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Bill NumberSJRES 102

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.