Local advocates in Washington, D.C., are pushing back against Congress’ latest attempt to block a local law, this time related to the District’s taxes.
The House is preparing to vote on a disapproval resolution this week sponsored by Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas. It would reverse a recent measure passed by the D.C. Council that separates some local tax policies from the revamped federal tax code.
“This Congress is doing so much to interfere in our autonomy that I encourage all D.C. residents to treat every congressperson as your personal congressperson,” said Michelle Chappell, a volunteer organizer with the advocacy group Free DC. “They are spending more time trying to overturn D.C. laws than they’re doing with a number of pressing issues.”
