H.J.Res. 26 · 118th Congress

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.

Stage
Signed by the president
Introduced
2023-02-02
Latest action
2023-03-20 · Signed by President.

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes.