D.C. residents' local tax changes would need Congress's direct approval.
This bill would make the U.S. Congress directly approve certain laws passed by the D.C. government. This includes new taxes, higher fees, and other specific D.C. laws. Right now, these D.C. laws can become active unless Congress votes to stop them. This change would give Congress more say in D.C.'s local decisions.
Today, D.C. laws related to taxes, fees, or local finances take effect unless Congress passes a resolution to block them. After this bill, these specific D.C. laws would not take effect unless Congress passes a resolution to approve them within 60 days.
HR 9720 · 119th Congress · July 16, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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