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HR 8455

To repeal an act entitled "An act to retrocede the county of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, to the State of Virginia," and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Buddy Carter and 2 co-sponsors

HR 8455 aims to repeal the law retroceding Alexandria back to Virginia, restoring Virginia jurisdiction and related governance, tax, and representation effects.

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Bill Summary · HR 8455

Summary of HR 8455 (118th/119th Congress context)

Note: This summary reflects the information provided in the bill’s public listing and action history. It describes the bill’s stated purpose, key provisions, affected parties, and procedural timeline as of the reported actions.

Title and Purpose

  • Bill: HR 8455
  • Session: 119 Legislative Session (United States Congress)
  • Official Title: “To repeal an act entitled ‘An act to retrocede the county of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, to the State of Virginia,’ and for other purposes.”
  • Primary Aim: The bill seeks to repeal a prior act that retroceded (returned) the county of Alexandria from the District of Columbia back to the State of Virginia, and to address related provisions “for other purposes.” In other words, it would undo Alexandria’s retrocession and/or modify related statutory arrangements.

Key Provisions (as inferred from the title and typical retrocession-related bills)

  • Repeal of Retrocession Act: Specifically repeals the existing statute that returned Alexandria County to Virginia, thereby restoring the status quo prior to that retrocession.
  • Legal and Administrative Effects: Depending on the form of repeal, the bill would likely:
    • Re-establish Virginia jurisdiction over the territory formerly known as Alexandria County within the District of Columbia boundaries.
    • Potentially address administrative, electoral, tax, and governance implications that followed retrocession (e.g., local government structure, representation in Congress, state taxation, and local services).
  • “And for other purposes”: Allows the bill to include additional related measures necessary to implement the repeal, which could touch on transitional provisions or related federal/state authorities.

Note: The exact text of the provisions is not provided here. The above reflects typical consequences when retrocession of district territory is reversed.

Affected Parties and Jurisdiction

  • Geographic Area: The county of Alexandria (historically part of the District of Columbia, now within Virginia after retrocession).
  • Governing Entities:
    • United States Congress (legislative action needed to repeal the retrocession statute).
    • State of Virginia (potential re-organization of jurisdiction and governance for the affected area).
    • District of Columbia (implications depend on how the repeal interacts with DC’s boundaries and federal oversight).
  • Residents and Local Government: Individuals and entities living or operating in the affected area could experience changes in governance, taxation, representation, and public services.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: 2026-04-22
  • Referral: Referred to the House Judiciary Committee and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for consideration of provisions within their jurisdiction.
  • Next Steps (typical):
    • Committee deliberations and potential markup.
    • Possible amendments or clarifications.
    • Floor consideration by the full House, passage vote, and onward referral to the Senate (and eventual presidential action or veto).
  • Sponsor Information:
    • Co-sponsors: Rich McCormick, Randy Fine, Buddy Carter.

Practical Implications and Considerations

  • Legal/Constitutional Questions: Repealing a retrocession statute would likely require careful legal alignment with constitutional boundaries, federal authority over federal districts, and any treaties or historical agreements governing DC/Virginia boundary matters.
  • Policy Impacts: Restoring Virginia jurisdiction could affect local government structure, election administration, tax regimes, and public services for residents in the retroceded area.
  • Political Context: The measure would prompt discussion on jurisdictional boundaries, representation, and federal status of DC-adjacent regions.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to a specific audience (e.g., policymakers, advocacy groups, or residents of Alexandria) or add a comparison with the original retrocession act to better illuminate the changes proposed.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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