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

How it moves voter issues

• +1Public safety & crime

  Blocks DC's rewrite of its criminal code, which would have reduced maximum penalties for some crimes such as carjacking.

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What it does

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, public law version.

Every recorded vote on it

1. Feb 9, 2023House On PassageDisapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act250 yea 173 nayCounts toward rankings
2. Mar 8, 2023Senate On the Joint ResolutionA joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.81 yea 14 nayCounts toward rankings