H.R.831: District of Columbia Retrocession Act

About This Bill

Bill Summary

District of Columbia Retrocession Act - Cedes the District of Columbia to Maryland after Maryland's acceptance of such retrocession. Maintains the exclusive legislative authority and control of the Congress over the National Capital Service Area in the District of Columbia.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, 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.
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to House Government Reform and Oversight
Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Feb. 25, 1997

Introduced in the House by Ralph Regula (R-Ohio)

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