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
- Sponsor
- Andrew Clyde
- 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.