H.J.Res. 27 · 115th Congress
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Brad Wenstrup
- Introduced
- 2017-01-12
- Latest action
- 2017-02-13 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, signed by the Mayor of the District on December 19, 2016, and transmitted on January 6, 2017, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The D.C. Act authorizes terminally ill patients to request and to be prescribed medication to end their lives.