Federal · 119th Congress
District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025
Policy areaLaw
Summary
District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act
This bill vests the President with the authority to appoint the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (DC) for a term that coincides with the term of office of the President. The bill provides that the appointment is not subject to confirmation in the Senate.
Under current DC law, the Attorney General is elected by DC voters for a four-year term that coincides with the term of office of the DC Mayor.
The bill additionally provides that the term of the current Attorney General ends on the date of the bill's enactment.
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To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the appointment of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia by the President, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Reported to House
Legislative history6
Sep 30, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 270.
Sep 30, 2025
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-316.
Sep 10, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Sep 10, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 8, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 8, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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