Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) introduced the Bracing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident Act, or the BOWSER Act, which would end D.C.’s home rule. The Home Rule Act gives the District of Columbia autonomy from the federal government in governing its affairs,

Two Republican congressmen have proposed stripping the District’s mayor and its city council of their governing authority and placing Congress back in charge of the federal city.

D.C.'s mayor is responding to a proposed bill that aims to repeal Home Rule in the district and could strip the powers of the D.C. government if passed.