H.J.Res. 26 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
H.J.Res. 26 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Feb 2, 2023, sponsored by Andrew S. Clyde with 46 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 118-1
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 46 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2023
- Passed the HouseFeb 9, 2023
- Passed the SenateMar 8, 2023
- Sent to the PresidentMar 15, 2023
- Became lawMar 20, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-1. (Mar 20, 2023)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Mar 8, 2023 · Joint Resolution Passed81–14 - On Passage
House · Feb 9, 2023 · Passed250–173
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Government Reform Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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