The U.S. House of Representatives has passed multiple Republican-led bills aimed at repealing local laws in Washington D.C. that allow noncitizens to vote and regulate police discipline. The legislation, which has faced opposition from nearly 150 Democrats who support noncitizen voting rights, reflects an ongoing struggle over D.C.’s legislative autonomy. GOP members argue that eliminating noncitizen voting is a necessary measure to protect the integrity of local elections amid concerns about foreign influence. The House has emphasized its intention to assert control over D.C. law-making as it also considers budgetary matters that remain unresolved.