Terminating the emergency determined by the President on August 11, 2025, in the Executive Order titled "Declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia".

# Summary of HJRES 115 **What the Bill Would Do:** This joint resolution would cancel an emergency declaration that the President issued on August 11, 2025, regarding crime in Washington, D.C. If passed, it would effectively end whatever special powers or measures the President put in place under that emergency declaration. Joint resolutions like this are one of the Congressional tools available to override or terminate presidential emergency declarations. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects Washington, D.C. and any federal operations or policies that were implemented as part of the crime emergency declaration.

It could impact law enforcement, federal agencies operating in D.C., and district residents depending on what specific measures were included in the original emergency order. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland. The bill has not yet advanced to a floor vote, which would be necessary for it to pass.