United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 22 R cosponsors

HR 9720 — D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 22 sponsors

    1 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (22 R).

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In plain language

This bill reviews the tax authority of Washington, D.C.

The D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act aims to evaluate how taxes are administered in Washington, D.C. It is intended to ensure that the process complies with necessary standards.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill requires that any District of Columbia Act concerning title 47 or that imposes or increases taxes or fees cannot take effect without congressional approval.

  • Section 602(c) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act

    (3) In the case of any such Act transmitted by the Chairman with respect to any Act codified in title 47 of the District of Columbia Code or which would impose or increase a tax or fee, such Act shall not take effect at the end of the 60-day period beginning on the day such Act is transmitted by the Chairman to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate unless, during such 60-day period, there has been enacted into law a joint resolution approving such Act. In any case in which any such joint resolution approving such Act has, within such 60-day period, passed both Houses of Congress and has been transmitted to the President, such resolution, upon becoming law subsequent to the expiration of such 60-day period shall be deemed to have approved such Act, as of the date such resolution becomes law. The provisions of section 604, relating to expedited procedure for consideration of joint resolutions, shall apply to a joint resolution approving such Act as specified in this subparagraph.

    This change adds a requirement for a congressional joint resolution of approval for certain Acts of the District of Columbia.

  • Section 604(h) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act

    the resolution → such a resolution, other than such a resolution considered under section 602(c)(3),

    This update clarifies that the debate time limitation applies specifically to resolutions under the new subsection regarding title 47 or tax/fee increases.

  • Section 604(h) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act

    Debate on such a resolution considered under section 602(c)(3) shall be limited to not more than one hour, which shall be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the resolution.

    This change establishes a specific time limit for debate on resolutions involving the new approvals for title 47 Acts or tax/fee increases.

  • Section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act

    Except as provided in paragraph (2) → Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3)

    This change updates the reference to include the new requirement for congressional approval under the new paragraph (3).

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 525 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (525)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9720?
HR 9720 is sponsored by Comer, James (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), McCormick, Richard (Republican), Mace, Nancy (Republican), Cloud, Michael (Republican), Timmons, William R. (Republican), Fallon, Pat (Republican), Higgins, Clay (Republican), Crane, Elijah (Republican), Burchett, Tim (Republican), McGuire, John J. (Republican), Sessions, Pete (Republican), Perry, Scott (Republican), Palmer, Gary J. (Republican), Donalds, Byron (Republican), Burlison, Eric (Republican), Biggs, Andy (Republican), Jordan, Jim (Republican), Gosar, Paul A. (Republican), Boebert, Lauren (Republican), Luna, Anna Paulina (Republican), and Langworthy, Nicholas A. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9720?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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