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Standard Summary
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The BOWSER Act repeals the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, eliminating local self-governance for Washington, DC.
Key Points
- 1Repeals DC Home Rule Act effective one year after enactment
- 2Eliminates elected mayor and city council authority
- 3Returns DC governance to congressional control
- 4Removes local autonomy over budget and laws
- 5Impacts DC residents' self-governance rights
- 6Changes federal-DC relationship structure
Impact Areas
District of Columbia residentsDC local governmentCongressional oversightDC voting rights and representationLocal lawmaking authorityFederal city administration
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