District of Columbia Self-Government Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] District of Columbia Self-Government Act - Declares it to be the intention of Congress, subject to the retention by Congress of the ultimate legislative authority over the Nation's Capital which is granted by the Constitution, to grant to the government of the District of Columbia the powers of local self-government. Title I: Definitions - Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Title II: Status of the District - Provides that no law or regulation which is in force on the effective date of this Act shall be deemed amended or repealed by this Act except to the extent specifically provided herein or to the extent that such law or regulation is inconsistent with this Act. Title III: Delegation of Authority - Transfers to the District of Columbia all legislative power over the District of Columbia which before the adoption of this Act was vested in the Congress. Provides that the District of Columbia may not pass any Act contrary to the provisions of this Act, or: (1) impose any tax on the property of the United States; (2) authorize the issuance of bonds except in compliance with the provisions of title V of this Act; (3) enact any Act to amend or repeal any Act of Congress …