App Store Freedom Act

House Bill

H.R. 5313

119th Congress

App Store Freedom Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Representative

Democratic

DC-0

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would allow the Washington, D.C. city council to send new laws and changes to the D.C. charter to Congress electronically, rather than having to physically deliver printed copies. This would make the process of getting D.C. legislation reviewed by Congress faster and more efficient.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow the Washington, D.C. city council to send new laws and changes to the D.C. charter to Congress electronically, rather than having to physically deliver printed copies. This would make the process of getting D.C. legislation reviewed by Congress faster and more efficient.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation ActThis bill authorizes the District of Columbia (DC) Council to transmit legislation, including amendments to the DC Charter, to Congress by electronic means. Current law requires most nonemergency DC legislation to be transmitted to Congress for a period of congressional review.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes the D.C. Council to transmit legislation to Congress by electronic means, rather than requiring physical delivery of printed copies.
Current law requires most non-emergency D.C. legislation to go through a period of congressional review before taking effect.
This bill would streamline the legislative process by allowing electronic transmission of D.C. bills to Congress.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect the D.C. government and Congress by making the review process for D.C. legislation more efficient. It could lead to faster implementation of new laws and policies in the District of Columbia. Residents of D.C. could see the effects of new legislation take effect more quickly, though the overall impact would likely be modest.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Computers and information technology

Congressional oversight

District of Columbia

Government information and archives

Intergovernmental relations

Legislative rules and procedure

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5313, 119th Congress (2025). "App Store Freedom Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5313