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On the recordAugust 11, 2025
I will be introducing a Resolution in the House, pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973, to reverse this plainly ridiculous state of local emergency and restore full home rule powers to the Mayor, Council and people of the District of Columbia.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

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Raskin announces plans to introduce a bill against Trump's federalization of D.C. police.

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