S2815Referred to Committee

JUSTICE in D.C. Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-16
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

John Cornyn
John Cornyn
Republican · TX · Senator
Votes with party: 75.5% (848 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Conservative Groups$79,418k
  • Climate & Environment$24,960k

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Cosponsors (3)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2025-09-16

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely make changes to how crime and law enforcement operate in Washington, D.C., possibly affecting local police procedures, criminal penalties, or the court system in the nation's capital. The specific reforms would depend on the bill's detailed provisions, but given its focus on justice, it could address issues like sentencing, victim protections, or how law enforcement agencies coordinate in D.C. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate committee that oversees federal security and D.C. government operations.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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