H.J.Res. 193House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.

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This joint resolution tells the District of Columbia that Congress does not accept its temporary amendment to the body‑worn camera transparency law for use‑of‑force incidents. By disapproving the act, Congress prevents the amendment from becoming effective unless Congress later overturns the disapproval. The resolution only affects the specific D.C. law and any related police‑camera policies in the District.

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Congress formally disapproves the District of Columbia Council’s approval of the Body‑Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.
The disapproval is made under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which allows Congress to block local legislation it receives from the D.C. Council.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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June 3, 2026

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Introduced in House

June 3, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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June 3, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued June 3, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. J. RES. 193

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 3, 2026

Mr. Gosar (for himself and Mr. Sessions) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

JOINT RESOLUTION

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.

That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026 (D.C. Act 26–305), enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on April 22, 2026, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on April 29, 2026.