HR 8718 · 93th Congress · District of Columbia

District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act

Introduced 1973-06-15· Sponsored by Rep. Broyhill, Joel T. [R-VA-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on District of Columbia.(1973-06-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act - Title I: Short Title, Purposes, and Definitions - 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. Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Provides that no law or regulation which is in force on the effective date of this Act shall be deemed amended or repealed by this Act except to the extent specifically provided herein or to the extent that such law or regulation is inconsistent with this Act.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 II: Governmental Reorganization - Transfers the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency to the District of Columbia government. Provides that the National Capital Housing Authority shall be an agency of the District of Columbia government. Transfers specified functions of the National Capital Planning Commission, and the Secretary of Labor's manpower service functions to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia. Title III: The District Charter - Establishes a 13 memb…

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