Rep. Clyde Proposes Repeal of D.C. Home Rule

Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) is set to introduce legislation aimed at repealing the District of Columbia's Home Rule, which allows it limited autonomy over local laws. This move comes as crime rates in Washington have surged, with carjackings and robberies becoming increasingly common. Clyde's proposal would require all local legislation to gain congressional approval before enactment, a significant shift from the status quo established by the Home Rule Act of 1973. Previous attempts to repeal this autonomy have failed due to Democratic opposition, but with a Republican majority in Congress, Clyde is optimistic about success. He argues that the current system, which allows local laws to take effect unless Congress disapproves within 30 days, is 'backwards.' This legislative push follows Clyde's recent success in overturning a revised criminal code in D.C., marking a rare instance of Congress intervening in local law.