US Congress House Bill 641 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 10 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-10 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2011 - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish the Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia (DA). Specifies the qualifications for the DA, including residence and domicile in the District. Prohibits the DA from engaging directly or indirectly in private practice. Requires the DA to be elected to a four-year term on a partisan basis. Requires the Mayor to appoint the first DA, to serve until succeeded by an elected one. States that nothing in this Act shall affect the authority of the Attorney General or the U.S. Attorney for the District to exercise jurisdiction concerning violations of federal laws.

District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2011

Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-02-10	House	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2011-02-10	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E193)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/641/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr641/BILLS-112hr641ih.pdf