District of Columbia Home Rule Act

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The District of Columbia Home Rule Act is a United States federal law passed in 1973.

It devolved certain congressional powers of the District of Columbia to local government, furthering District of Columbia home rule. In particular, it provided for an elected mayor and the Council of the District of Columbia.

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