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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5015IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESAugust 22, 2025Mr. Biggs of Arizona (for himself, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Nehls, and Mr. Harris of Maryland) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformA BILLTo amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.

1.

Extension of emergency period

(a)

In general

Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–207.40, D.C. Official Code) is amended— (1) by striking thirty days and inserting 180 days each place it appears; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking thirty-day and inserting 180-day. (b)

Applicability to previously declared emergency

This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to an emergency declared by the President under section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–207.40, D.C. Official Code) before the date of the enactment of this Act.