Who Stands With Americans?

H.J.Res. 42 · 118th Congress

Block D.C. sentence reductions

Disapproving the District of Columbia's revised criminal code

Helps AmericansBill text on congress.govLobbying on OpenSecrets

What it does

Overturned the D.C. Council's rewrite of its criminal code, which lowered maximum penalties for offenses including carjacking and robbery.

Outcome

Signed into law on March 20, 2023.

The test

PillarQuestionAnswerWhy
Everyday lifeDoes it protect or undercut American jobs, wages and public safety?Helps AmericansKept maximum sentences for carjacking, robbery and burglary in place.

Votes counted: Senate 56–43 on May 16, 2023 · House 233–197 on Jun 13, 2023.