I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1479 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2017 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate Congressional review of newly-passed District laws.