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District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025
10/20/2025, 10:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5179
The District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act, introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 5179 on September 8, 2025, aims to reform the process of appointing the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. The bill focuses on specific directives related to the selection and appointment procedures for the District's Attorney General, likely addressing issues such as eligibility criteria, appointment terms, or the nomination process. For more detailed provisions and specific actions proposed, the official bill text should be referenced through the provided PDF link.
Congressional Summary of HR 5179
District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act
This bill vests the President with the authority to appoint the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (DC) for a term that coincides with the term of office of the President. The bill provides that the appointment is not subject to confirmation in the Senate.
Under current DC law, the Attorney General is elected by DC voters for a four-year term that coincides with the term of office of the DC Mayor.
The bill additionally provides that the term of the current Attorney General ends on the date of the bill's enactment.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5179
Bill HR 5179 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5179 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5179's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 270. as of September 30, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5179
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5179
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5179
District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act
District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act
To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the appointment of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia by the President, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5179
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