hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Blocks a District of Columbia tax law.
U.S. House and Senate
Passed both chambers, awaiting presidential action.
This resolution stops a specific District of Columbia law, the "D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025," from taking effect. It has passed both the House and Senate, meaning it has completed congressional approval and now awaits the President's signature or veto. If signed, the D.C. law will be nullified.
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
This joint resolution has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as indicated by its "Enrolled" status. It was signed by the Speaker of the House and the Vice President (as President of the Senate). The next and final step for it to become law is for the President of the United States to sign it or allow it to become law without signature. The President could also veto it.
If this resolution becomes law, it means that the specific tax act passed by the D.C. Council will be nullified and will not take effect. This also demonstrates Congress's authority to directly block laws passed by the District of Columbia's local government. Consequently, the tax rules in Washington D.C. would remain as they were before the D.C. Council passed the disapproved act.
Supporters Say
Argue for federal oversight to ensure local D.C. laws align with broader national interests or policy goals.
Critics Say
Argue that this action undermines the District of Columbia's self-governance and its right to manage its own local tax policies.
Supporters believe Congress has a constitutional role in overseeing the District of Columbia and can intervene when local laws are deemed problematic. Critics maintain that D.C. residents should have full autonomy to pass their own laws without federal interference, especially on local matters like taxation.