05. Right to amend, alter or repeal this subchapter reserved. Congress reserves the right to amend, alter, or repeal this subchapter. (Aug. 6, 1935, 49 Stat. 537, ch. 449, § 5.) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 7-1429. 1973 Ed., § 7-1229. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 258 of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
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