To amend title 40, United States Code, to remove the authority of the National Capital Planning Commission with respect to property owned by the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Introduced on Mar 14, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on March 14, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Norton Introduces Bill to Repeal Unnecessary Federal Law on D.C. Bridges”
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Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC0]
(Sponsor)
on Jul 26, 2019
“Norton Introduces Bill Requiring Federal Officials Serving D.C. to Live in D.C.”
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Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC0]
(Sponsor)
on Jul 16, 2019
“Norton Introduces Bill to Give D.C. Authority to Appoint All Members of Board that Deals Exclusively with Local D.C. Zoning”
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Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC0]
(Sponsor)
on Jun 28, 2019
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Mar 14, 2019
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H.R. 1797 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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