HR3766
On Union Calendar
To prohibit the District of Columbia from requiring tribunals in court or administrative proceedings in the District of Columbia to defer to the Mayor of the District of Columbia's interpretation of statutes and regulations, and for other purposes.
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Jun 5, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version RHThe District of Columbia may not require a reviewing tribunal—
in reviewing an order or decision of the Mayor of the District of Columbia or an agency of the District of Columbia in any court or administrative proceeding in the District of Columbia, including judicial review proceedings, to defer to the Mayor’s or agency’s interpretation of a statute or regulation the Mayor or agency administers; or
in reviewing a rule adopted by the Mayor or an agency, to defer to the Mayor’s or agency’s interpretation of a statute the Mayor or agency administers.
The Review of Agency Action Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 (D.C. Law 26–37) is hereby repealed, and any provision of law amended or repealed by such Act is restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted into law.
in reviewing an order or decision of the Mayor of the District of Columbia or an agency of the District of Columbia in any court or administrative proceeding in the District of Columbia, including judicial review proceedings, to defer to the Mayor’s or agency’s interpretation of a statute or regulation the Mayor or agency administers; or
in reviewing a rule adopted by the Mayor or an agency, to defer to the Mayor’s or agency’s interpretation of a statute the Mayor or agency administers.
The Review of Agency Action Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 (D.C. Law 26–37) is hereby repealed, and any provision of law amended or repealed by such Act is restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted into law.
Legislative Timeline
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-650.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-650.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 565.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.