From the D.C. Council to Congress - Explaining D.C. Legislative Journey

Описание: This video is your guide to understanding DC’s unique and often misunderstood legislative process.

In this video, Melissa Wasser, Senior Policy Counsel at the ACLU of DC, breaks down everything you need to know about how legislation moves from the D.C. Council all the way through Congress to become a law and the ways Congress can interfere in our legislative process. From understanding the difference between emergency, temporary, and permanent legislation to navigating the congressional review process, Melissa answers the questions DC residents and advocates need to know to engage with their government effectively.
We cover:
∙How do most bills become a law in D.C.? - 0:10
∙What’s the difference between emergency, temporary, and permanent legislation in D.C.? - 3:12
∙Do all types of legislation go through congressional review? - 4:13
∙Can I submit testimony on a bill that has already had a hearing? - 4:26
∙How do I ask my Councilmember to hold a hearing on a bill I want to support? - 4:47
∙What is the congressional review process? - 5:02
∙What is a disapproval resolution?  - 6:56
∙When Congress has a hearing on a bill, does that mean that the bill has passed that committee? - 7:51
∙Who represents D.C. residents in Congress? What committees have oversight over D.C.? - 8:16
∙What is the Home Rule Act and why is it so important? - 9:32
∙What is an Executive Order? How much power does it have? - 11:39
∙Why is statehood important for the people of D.C.? - 12:54