A new House Appropriations bill advanced by Republicans seeks to override numerous Washington, D.C. laws and restrict local spending, reigniting the battle over D.C.'s right to self-governance.
The bill proposes slashing funding for college tuition assistance, blocking marijuana sales, banning noncitizen voting, and loosening gun laws, including allowing concealed weapons on public transit. It also targets local traffic enforcement and abortion rights, among other policies. D.C.'s sole congressional delegate and local leaders have condemned the bill as unreasonable, patronizing, and a direct attack on home rule.
The move highlights ongoing tensions between Congress and D.C. over the city's autonomy and legislative authority.
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