District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2015

H.R. 4051, the District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2015, would require certain high-level federal officials serving the District of Columbia to live within the District’s borders. Specifically, the bill mandates that federal district court judges, U.S. attorneys, and U.S. marshals appointed to D.C. reside in the city, removing current legal exceptions that allow them to live in neighboring states like Maryland or Virginia. The legislation aims to ensure that the officials responsible for local law enforcement and judicial oversight are members of the community they serve, bringing D.C.’s residency requirements in line with those of other federal judicial districts across the country.