House Republicans have advanced an appropriations bill packed with provisions that would override Washington, D.C.'s local laws and restrict its autonomy.
The bill targets a wide range of D.C. policies, including traffic safety measures, abortion access, gun regulations, marijuana sales, and noncitizen voting rights. It also proposes significant cuts to college tuition assistance for D.C. residents. Local leaders and D.C.'s congressional delegate have condemned the bill as unreasonable and patronizing, arguing it undermines the city's right to self-governance.
The move has reignited the debate over D.C. home rule and the extent of Congressional authority over the District.
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