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Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.
Summary
This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of a District of Columbia law enacted on April 22, 2026, titled the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026. Under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, Congress may review and disapprove certain DC Council actions. If passed, this resolution would prevent the DC body-worn camera law from taking effect.
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- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ)
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Actions (2)
- Jun 3, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · house
- Jun 3, 2026 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 3, 2026
Mr. Gosar (for himself and Mr. Sessions) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
JOINT RESOLUTION
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026 (D.C. Act 26-305), enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on April 22, 2026, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on April 29, 2026. <all>
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