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BillHR 8455 · 119

Make DC Square Again Act

Introduced
Apr 22, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 22, 2026

Bill Summary

Reduces the size of Washington D.C. by reverting areas to their pre-2024 boundaries, effectively undoing recent expansions. Returns control of these areas to their original jurisdictions.

Sponsored By

Richard McCormick
Republican · Georgia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 22, 2026
  3. Apr 22, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Residents and businesses in the affected areas of Washington D.C. would be impacted, as they would no longer be part of the district and would instead be subject to the laws and regulations of the surrounding jurisdictions. This change could also affect the district's tax base, public services, and representation in Congress.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Republican4
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedApr 22, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.