An Act to amend section 204(g) of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, and for other purposes.
Public Law 93-395 · H.R. 15791 · 93rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Aug 29, 1974 · Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Rep. Charles Diggs (D-MI-13)
Cosponsors (3): Rep. Donald Fraser, Rep. Walter Fauntroy,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Repeals the provision of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act which states that when an employee in the competitive service of the United States is transferred to the government of the District, and vacates the position to which he was transferred, such position shall no longer be a position in such competitive service.
Sets forth procedures for filling vacancies in the Board of Education of the District of Columbia.
Changes the fiscal year of the District of Columbia to October 1 - September 30.
Authorizes the District of Columbia Council to prohibit the establishment of any horizontal property regime, real estate condominiums project, or other conversion of units in a multiunit structure into a condominium pursuant to the Horizontal Property Act of the District of Columbia.
Revises the Home Rule Act by giving the Mayor rather than the Council the authority to reject any and all bids for general obligation bonds issued by the District of Columbia.
Makes technical and conforming amendments in the Home Rule Act.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
District of Columbia Committee · House · referred to, reported by
District of Columbia Committee · Senate · referred to, reported by
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.
- Aug 29, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-395.
- Aug 19, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Aug 15, 1974Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
- Aug 8, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Aug 7, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate District of Columbia Committee
- Jul 30, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate District of Columbia Committee
- Jul 29, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #413 (337-10).House roll call 413
- Jul 16, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House District of Columbia Committee
- Jul 3, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House District of Columbia Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.