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A 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.
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 would disapprove of a District of Columbia law called the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, which the D.C. Council enacted on April 22, 2026. If passed, this resolution would prevent the D.C. law from taking effect, using Congress's authority to review and disapprove District legislation under the D.C. Home Rule Act. The resolution was introduced by a bipartisan group of senators in June 2026 and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] (R-TN)
5 cosponsors
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC)
- Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT)
- Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY)
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE)
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
Actions (2)
- Jun 2, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. · senate
- Jun 2, 2026 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 2, 2026
Mr. Hagerty (for himself, Mr. Budd, Mr. Lee, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Scott of Florida, and Mr. Ricketts) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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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