Norton Condemns Clyde, Garbarino’s Disapproval Resolution to Nullify D.C.'s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) condemned the disapproval resolution introduced by Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) and Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) that would nullify D.C.’s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act, passed by the D.C. Council, and pledged to continue working to defeat the disapproval resolution.

“I am unsure why Republicans, and Rep. Clyde in particular, have a peculiar preoccupation with overturning D.C. legislation, a district they do not represent,” Norton said. “Rep. Clyde’s constituents should be concerned with his consistent choice to direct his time, attention and resources at interfering with local D.C. issues instead of solving problems for the people who elected him and who he represents in Congress.

“Regardless of Rep. Clyde or Rep. Garbarino’s motivations, this disapproval resolution aims to overturn local D.C. legislation passed by the District’s duly-elected Council. I will work to defeat this paternalistic, undemocratic disapproval resolution.”

Local D.C. bills must be transmitted to Congress for a designated review period. If a disapproval resolution is enacted during that period, it prevents the D.C. bill from taking effect.

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