House Republicans have advanced a new appropriations bill that includes a wide range of measures restricting Washington, D.C.'s ability to govern itself.
The bill proposes slashing funding for local programs, such as college tuition assistance, and seeks to override D.C. laws on issues like abortion, gun control, traffic safety, marijuana sales, and voting rights. These interventions have sparked strong criticism from D.C. officials and advocates, who argue that the measures are unreasonable, patronizing, and undermine the city's home rule. The move reignites longstanding tensions over D.C.'s lack of full self-governance and congressional oversight.
Local leaders warn that the bill threatens the city's autonomy and the rights of its residents.
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