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- H.R.1296
H.R.1296: District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 1, 2007
- Latest Major Action April 24, 2008
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2007 - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish the Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia (DA). Specifies the qualifications for the DA, including residence and domicile in the District. Prohibits the DA from engaging directly or indirectly in private practice. Requires the DA to be elected to a four-year term on a partisan basis. Requires the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| March 1, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) |