VoterlyH.J.Res. 26: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
118th Congress · Sponsored from Georgia · Became law
What this bill does
This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2023-02-02
- Policy area Government Operations and Politics
- Cosponsors 46
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 118-1.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] introduced H.J.Res. 26. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.J.Res. 26? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.J.Res. 26 do?
This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifyin…
Who sponsored H.J.Res. 26?
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R) of Georgia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.J.Res. 26?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.J.Res. 26 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.J.Res. 26 became law.