D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act
To require a resolution of approval by Congress of Acts of the District of Columbia with respect to title 47 of the District of Columbia Code or which impose or increase a tax or fee, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9720, aims to ensure that any tax or fee increases by the District of Columbia must be approved by Congress. Specifically, it requires congressional approval for any District laws that relate to title 47 of the District of Columbia Code or that impose or increase a tax or fee. This means that if the District of Columbia wants to change its tax laws or create new taxes, it will need to get approval from Congress first.
This bill would mainly affect residents and businesses in the District of Columbia. If a new tax or fee is proposed, they would need to wait for Congress to approve it before it can be implemented. This could potentially slow down or even prevent certain tax changes from taking effect.
The bill was introduced on July 16, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Committee on Rules. A committee meeting was held on July 22, 2026, to consider the bill, but no further actions have been taken as of the latest update.
