Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

# Summary of HJRES 109 **What This Bill Would Do** This resolution would overturn a law passed by the Washington, D.C. city council called the "Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025." Under Congress's special authority over D.C., federal lawmakers can reject local D.C. laws within a set timeframe. If passed, this resolution would block the D.C. council's law from taking effect. The resolution does not explain what specific problems it has with the D.C. law, so the exact details of what the D.C.

council approved are not described in this summary. **Who It Affects** This would primarily affect residents and businesses in Washington, D.C., as well as the D.C. city government. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Harriet Hageman, a Wyoming Republican. **Current Status** The resolution is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. Without details about the specific provisions of the D.C. law being rejected, the full impact of this resolution cannot be determined from this document alone.