A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.

Bill Number: S.J.Res. 195
Origin Chamber: Senate
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2026-06-02: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Last Updated: 2026-06-24T15:37:59Z

AI-Generated Summary

Summary of S.J. Res. 195

Purpose

This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the District of Columbia Council's approval of the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026 (D.C. Act 26-304). It aims to prevent the local act from taking effect by invoking federal oversight authority.

Key Provisions

The resolution states that Congress disapproves of the specific action by the D.C. Council in enacting D.C. Act 26-304 on April 29, 2026.
The act was transmitted to Congress on the same date under section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.
The measure was introduced in the Senate on June 2, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The resolution would nullify the D.C. Council's temporary amendment act, stopping any changes it proposed to arrest reporting procedures from becoming law.
It reinforces Congress's review power over D.C. legislation, as established in the Home Rule Act, rather than altering broader federal statutes.

Potential Impacts

On government agencies: It would maintain current federal and local arrest reporting standards in the District of Columbia by blocking the local changes.
On citizens: Residents of D.C. may continue under existing rules for arrest documentation and public accountability.
On international relations: No direct effects are outlined in the legislation.

Main Stakeholders Affected

The District of Columbia Council and local government officials responsible for enacting the disapproved act.
U.S. Congress, particularly the Senate committee handling the resolution.
Law enforcement agencies and individuals involved in arrests within the District of Columbia.
D.C. residents who may be subject to arrest reporting practices.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

The resolution exercises Congress's constitutional authority over the District of Columbia as the seat of the federal government, per the Home Rule Act's disapproval mechanism.
It underscores the limited autonomy of D.C. local laws, which remain subject to congressional veto.
No other constitutional issues, such as individual rights challenges, are addressed in the text.

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Sponsor

Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]

Cosponsors (5)

Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL], Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

Recent Actions

2026-06-02: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2026-06-02: Introduced in Senate

Bill Versions

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026. — issued 2026-06-02 — PDF (2 pages)