House · HR 5103 · 119th Congress
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
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Summary
This bill creates a federal program to clean and maintain public spaces in Washington, D.C., including parks, roads, and monuments. It also sets up a commission to advise on crime and immigration enforcement in the city. Both the program and the commission end on January 2, 2029.
In Favor
This bill creates a commission to send federal staff and resources directly to D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department. That support targets real problems like officer recruitment and retention in a department that has struggled to fill its ranks. A federal cleanup program will also coordinate the removal of graffiti and repair of damaged monuments across the city's public spaces.
Against
This bill pushes the federal government into matters that D.C. normally handles on its own. The commission can pressure local officials on immigration policy and policing decisions. That limits the city's ability to set its own rules and could strain the relationship between federal and local leaders.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to create a program to clean and maintain public spaces in Washington, D.C. It also creates a commission to advise on crime reduction and immigration enforcement in the city.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The bill includes a beautification program and a safety commission, which cover different topics. The commission addresses immigration enforcement, police staffing, concealed carry permits, and transit crime alongside its public safety role.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
Federal agencies, the D.C. mayor's office, and local law enforcement take on new coordination duties. Residents and visitors to public spaces in D.C. are the intended beneficiaries of the cleanup and safety efforts.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The bill does not state a dollar amount or a formal cost estimate. It requires federal agencies and the Secretary of the Interior to develop programs and file reports, which shifts planning and administrative work onto those agencies.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
Both the program and the commission must be set up within 30 to 45 days of the bill passing. The bill also ends on January 2, 2029, which limits the time available to carry out any recommended actions.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 6/5/2026