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District of Columbia Home Rule Act - Definition and Overview

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The District of Columbia Home Rule Act is an act of theU.S. Congress passed in 1973.

It devolved certain congressional powers of the District of Columbia to local government, furthering District of Columbia home rule. In particular, it provided for an elected mayoralty and the Council of the District of Columbia.

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