H.J.Res. 26 · 118th Congress
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of…
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Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
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46 cosponsors · 46 R
19 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Feb 2, 2023
- House Passed Feb 9, 2023 250–173
- Senate Passed Mar 8, 2023 81–14
- President To the President Mar 15, 2023
- President Signed Mar 20, 2023
- Law Mar 20, 2023
This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC).
What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Mar 20, 2023
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.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
Latest action (Mar 20, 2023): Became Public Law No: 118-1.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 2, 2023
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- House Introduced Feb 2, 2023
- House Passed Feb 9, 2023 250–173
- Senate Passed Mar 8, 2023 81–14
- President To the President Mar 15, 2023
- President Signed Mar 20, 2023
- Law Mar 20, 2023
Final vote · Senate · Mar 8, 2023
Passage — Joint Resolution Passed. Vote details
Senate Majority Leader: Charles E. Schumer