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HR 1089119th CongressIntroduced
BOWSER Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National Security
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The BOWSER Act (H.R. 1089) seeks to repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act one year after enactment, eliminating Washington D.C.'s locally elected government and restoring direct congressional control over the federal district's administration and policymaking functions.
Key Points
- 1This legislation would terminate the District of Columbia Home Rule Act effective one year post-enactment, abolishing the locally elected government structure.
- 2Sponsored by Representatives Ogles, Luna, Roy, and Tenney, the bill transfers governance authority directly to the U.S. Congress.
- 3The act's title emphasizes oversight and safety, but its primary effect is disenfranchising D.C. residents by eliminating their self-rule.
Impact Areas
Washington D.C. residents who currently elect local officialsDistrict of Columbia government agencies and employeesUnited States Congress which would assume direct administrative duties
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