Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 5868

119th Congress

Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frederica S. Wilson

Representative

Democratic

FL-24

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Law

Summary

This bill would allow the District of Columbia's elected government to make decisions about the organization and jurisdiction of its own court system, rather than having those decisions made by the United States Congress.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

SponsorFrederica S. Wilson (D-FL)

Introduced10/28/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill would allow the District of Columbia's elected government to make decisions about the organization and jurisdiction of its own court system, rather than having those decisions made by the United States Congress.

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This bill would allow the District of Columbia's elected government to make decisions about the organization and jurisdiction of its own court system, rather than having those decisions made by the United States Congress.

Bill Number: 5868
Sponsor: Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL)
Introduced: 10/28/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Law

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Fact Sheet

Title: Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025
Bill Number: 5868
Sponsor: Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 10/28/2025
Summary: This bill would allow the District of Columbia's elected government to make decisions about the organization and jurisdiction of its own court system, rather than having those decisions made by the United States Congress.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow the District of Columbia's elected government to make decisions about the organization and jurisdiction of its own court system, rather than having those decisions made by the United States Congress.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

District of Columbia Courts Home Rule ActThis bill authorizes the District of Columbia (DC) Council to pass legislation related to the organization and jurisdiction of the DC courts. Current law prohibits such legislation from being enacted.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would give the District of Columbia's elected government more control over its court system.
It would allow the DC Council to pass laws related to the DC courts without needing approval from Congress.
This would give DC residents more of a say in how their local court system operates.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would primarily impact residents of Washington, DC by giving them more local control over their court system. This could lead to changes in court procedures, jurisdiction, and other aspects that are tailored to the needs of the DC community. Overall, it would provide DC citizens with a stronger voice in how their local government and judicial system functions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Law

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5868, 119th Congress (2025). "Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5868

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