House Republicans have advanced an appropriations bill that would significantly curtail Washington, D.C.'s self-governance by imposing a range of federal restrictions on local laws and spending.
The proposed legislation includes cuts to college tuition assistance, bans on noncitizen voting, continued prohibition of marijuana sales, and efforts to loosen gun laws in the District. Additional measures would override D.C.'s traffic safety initiatives and public health policies, sparking outrage from local leaders and advocates. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and other D.C. officials have condemned the bill as unreasonable and patronizing, arguing it undermines the city's right to home rule.
The move highlights ongoing tensions between federal lawmakers and D.C. residents over the city's autonomy.
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