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Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025

H.R. 5103 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 5103119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 09/03/2025REP. MCGUIRER-VA · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.73 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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SponsorRep. McGuire, John J. (R-VA) (Introduced 09/03/2025)
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CommitteesHouse - Oversight and Government Reform Committee; House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee; House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee; House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee; House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action06/16/2026 Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 437.
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (09/03/2025)

Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act 

This bill establishes a commission in the executive branch to advise on certain criminal and immigration matters in the District of Columbia (DC). It also establishes a federal program to ensure that commonly visited areas in DC are cleaned and maintained. (On March 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful, which established a similar task force and program.)

First, the bill establishes a commission made up of representatives from the U.S. Attorneys' Offices for DC, Maryland, and Virginia; specified federal agencies; and other designated federal entities. The commission must recommend actions to, among other tasks, address enforcement of federal immigration law in DC, facilitate the provision of federal resources to reduce crime, and assist with recruitment and retention of DC's Metropolitan Police Department officers.

Next, the bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish a program to coordinate and maintain the cleanliness of commonly visited areas in DC, including monuments, parks, and roads. The program must also restore damaged or removed federal public monuments and similar properties.

The bill's provisions terminate on January 2, 2029.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 5103 EH: Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 5103

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025.

2.Program to beautify District of Columbia (a)Establishment (1)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter the Secretary) shall develop a program to beautify the District of Columbia (hereinafter the Program). (2)ConsultationThe Secretary, when establishing the Program, shall consult with each of the following: (A)The Attorney General. (B)The Secretary of Transportation. (C)The Mayor of the District of Columbia. (D)The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. (E)The Administrator of General Services. (F)The heads of such other Federal departments and agencies and District of Columbia officials as the Secretary deems appropriate. (b)PurposeThe purpose of the Program is to establish and implement a plan for Federal and local officials to— (1)coordinate, and maintain, the cleanliness, of Federal and District of Columbia facilities, monuments, land, public spaces, sidewalks, parks, highways, roads, transit systems, and other commonly visited areas within the District of Columbia, including through the removal of graffiti; (2)restore, to the extent practicable, District of Columbia and Federal public monuments, memorials, statues, markers, and similar properties that have been damaged or defaced or inappropriately removed or changed; and (3)encourage private-sector participation in the efforts of the Program. (c)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate that includes a summary of the progress of the Program and the plan as described in subsection (b). (d)SunsetThis section, and the Program established by this section, shall terminate on January 2, 2029.

3.District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission (a)EstablishmentThere is established in the executive branch a District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission (hereafter the Commission). (b)Membership (1)In generalThe Commission shall be comprised of representatives of each of the following entities: (A)The Department of the Interior. (B)The Department of Transportation. (C)The Department of Homeland Security. (D)The Federal Bureau of Investigation. (E)The United States Marshals Service. (F)The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. (G)The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. (H)The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. (I)The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. (J)The Executive Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia (as defined in section 3(3) of the Governmental Reorganization Procedures Act of 1981; sec. 1–315.02(3), D.C. Official Code). (K)Such other entities of the Federal government as may be determined by the Chair of the Commission. (2)Designation of membersNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this section (or, in the case of an entity described in subsection (b)(1)(K), not later than 45 days after the Chair of the Commission designates the entity), the head of each entity described in subsection (b)(1) shall designate a representative of that entity to serve as the representative of the entity on the Commission. (c)Chair (1)DesignationNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the President shall designate a senior level official from the Executive Office of the President to serve as the Chair of the Commission. (2)FunctionsThe Chair shall perform functions that include the following: (A)Developing a schedule of meetings for the Commission. (B)Designating entities who shall be represented on the Commission under subsection (b)(1)(K). (C)In consultation with the members of the Commission, developing a charter for the Commission and, not later than 7 days after the date on which the charter is completed, submitting the charter to the appropriate committees of Congress. (d)Functions and authorities (1)FunctionsThe functions of the Commission are to recommend actions, and review the effectiveness of such actions, with respect to, but not limited to, the following: (A)Developing and encouraging the implementation of polices which will direct the maximum enforcement of Federal immigration law within the District of Columbia, including policies to encourage the redirection of available Federal, State, or local law enforcement resources to apprehend and deport illegal aliens. (B)Monitoring the District of Columbia’s sanctuary-city status and compliance with the enforcement of Federal immigration law. (C)Facilitating the prompt and complete accreditation of the District of Columbia’s forensic crime laboratory. (D)In collaboration with its leadership and union, ensuring that the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia is provided with assistance to facilitate the recruitment, retention, and capabilities of its officers and facilitating the provision of Federal personnel, resources, and expertise to reduce crime. (E)Collaborating with appropriate local government entities to provide assistance to increase the speed and lower the cost of processing concealed carry license requests in the District of Columbia. (F)Reviewing and, as appropriate, recommending revisions to Federal prosecutorial policies on pretrial detention of criminal defendants to ensure that individuals who pose a genuine threat to public safety are detained to the maximum extent permitted by law. (G)Collaborating with appropriate local government entities to provide assistance to end fare evasion and other crime within the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority system. (H)Facilitating the deployment of a more robust Federal law enforcement presence, and in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, facilitating the deployment of a more robust local law enforcement presence (as appropriate) within the District of Columbia, including the National Mall and Memorial Parks, museums, monuments, Lafayette Park, Union Station, Rock Creek Park, Anacostia Park, the George Washington Memorial Parkway, the Suitland Parkway, and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. (2)Coordination with other authoritiesThe Commission may, to the extent permitted by law, request operational assistance from and coordinate with Federal and local officials as appropriate, including the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and the Amtrak Police. (e)ReportThe Commission shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress which includes a summary of the functions and authorities carried out pursuant to subsection (d), and shall include in the report such recommendations for legislation as the Commission considers appropriate. (f)Appropriate committees of Congress definedIn this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress means— (1)the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and (2)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (g)SunsetThis section, and the Commission established by this section, shall terminate on January 2, 2029. Passed the House of Representatives March 25, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 5103 IH: Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5103IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 3, 2025Mr. McGuire introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission.

1.Short title This Act may be cited as the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act.

2.Program to beautify District of Columbia (a)Establishment (1)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter the Secretary) shall develop a program to beautify the District of Columbia (hereinafter the Program). (2)ConsultationThe Secretary, when establishing the Program, shall consult with each of the following: (A)The Attorney General. (B)The Secretary of Transportation. (C)The Mayor of the District of Columbia. (D)The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. (E)The Administrator of General Services. (F)The heads of such other Federal departments and agencies and District of Columbia officials as the Secretary deems appropriate. (b)PurposeThe purpose of the Program is to establish a plan for Federal and local officials to— (1)coordinate, and maintain, the cleanliness, of Federal and District of Columbia facilities, monuments, land, public spaces, sidewalks, parks, highways, roads, transit systems, and other commonly visited areas within the District of Columbia, including through the removal of graffiti; (2)restore Federal public monuments, memorials, statues, markers, and similar properties that have been damaged or defaced or inappropriately removed or changed; and (3)encourage private-sector participation in the efforts of the Program. (c)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate that includes a summary of the progress made toward achieving the purpose of the Program as described in subsection (b). (d)SunsetThis section, and the Program established by this section, shall terminate on January 2, 2029.

3.District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission (a)EstablishmentThere is established in the executive branch a District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission (hereafter the Commission). (b)Membership (1)In generalThe Commission shall be comprised of representatives of each of the following entities: (A)The Department of the Interior. (B)The Department of Transportation. (C)The Department of Homeland Security. (D)The Federal Bureau of Investigation. (E)The United States Marshals Service. (F)The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. (G)The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. (H)The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. (I)The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. (J) Such other entities of the Federal Government as may be determined by the Chair of the Commission. (2)Designation of membersNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this section (or, in the case of an entity described in subsection (b)(1)(J), not later than 45 days after the Chair of the Commission designates the entity), the head of each entity described in subsection (b)(1) shall designate a representative of that entity to serve as the representative of the entity on the Commission. (c)Chair (1)DesignationNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the President shall designate a senior level official from the Executive Office of the President to serve as the Chair of the Commission. (2)FunctionsThe Chair shall perform functions that include the following: (A)Developing a schedule of meetings for the Commission. (B)Designating entities who shall be represented on the Commission under subsection (b)(1)(J). (C)In consultation with the members of the Commission, developing a charter for the Commission and, not later than 7 days after the date on which the charter is completed, submitting the charter to the appropriate committees of Congress. (d)Functions and authorities (1)FunctionsThe functions of the Commission are to recommend actions, and review the effectiveness of such actions, with respect to the following: (A)Developing and encouraging the implementation of polices which will direct the maximum enforcement of Federal immigration law within the District of Columbia, including policies to encourage the redirection of available Federal, State, or local law enforcement resources to apprehend and deport illegal aliens. (B)Monitoring the District of Columbia’s sanctuary-city status and compliance with the enforcement of Federal immigration law. (C)Facilitating the prompt and complete accreditation of the District of Columbia’s forensic crime laboratory. (D)In collaboration with its leadership and union, ensuring that the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia is provided with assistance to facilitate the recruitment, retention, and capabilities of its officers and facilitating the provision of Federal personnel, resources, and expertise to reduce crime. (E)Collaborating with appropriate local government entities to provide assistance to increase the speed and lower the cost of processing concealed carry license requests in the District of Columbia. (F)Reviewing and, as appropriate, recommending revisions to Federal prosecutorial policies on pretrial detention of criminal defendants to ensure that individuals who pose a genuine threat to public safety are detained to the maximum extent permitted by law. (G)Collaborating with appropriate local government entities to provide assistance to end fare evasion and other crime within the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority system. (H)Facilitating the deployment of a more robust Federal law enforcement presence, and in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, facilitating the deployment of a more robust local law enforcement presence (as appropriate) within the District of Columbia, including the National Mall and Memorial Parks, museums, monuments, Lafayette Park, Union Station, Rock Creek Park, Anacostia Park, the George Washington Memorial Parkway, the Suitland Parkway, and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. (2)Coordination with other authoritiesThe Commission may, to the extent permitted by law, request operational assistance from and coordinate with Federal and local officials as appropriate, including the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the United States Park Police, and the Amtrak Police. (e)ReportThe Commission shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress which includes a summary of the functions and authorities carried out pursuant to subsection (d), and shall include in the report such recommendations for legislation as the Commission considers appropriate. (f)Appropriate committees of Congress definedIn this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress means— (1)the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and (2)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (g)SunsetThis section, and the Commission established by this section, shall terminate on January 2, 2029.

Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)

119 HR 5103 PCS: Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 437119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5103IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 26, 2026ReceivedJune 16, 2026Read twice and placed on the calendarAN ACTTo establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025.2.Program to beautify District of Columbia(a)Establishment(1)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter the Secretary) shall develop a program to beautify the District of Columbia (hereinafter the Program).(2)ConsultationThe Secretary, when establishing the Program, shall consult with each of the following:(A)The Attorney General.(B)The Secretary of Transportation.(C)The Mayor of the District of Columbia.(D)The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.(E)The Administrator of General Services.(F)The heads of such other Federal departments and agencies and District of Columbia officials as the Secretary deems appropriate. (b)PurposeThe purpose of the Program is to establish and implement a plan for Federal and local officials to—(1)coordinate, and maintain, the cleanliness, of Federal and District of Columbia facilities, monuments, land, public spaces, sidewalks, parks, highways, roads, transit systems, and other commonly visited areas within the District of Columbia, including through the removal of graffiti;(2)restore, to the extent practicable, District of Columbia and Federal public monuments, memorials, statues, markers, and similar properties that have been damaged or defaced or inappropriately removed or changed; and(3)encourage private-sector participation in the efforts of the Program.(c)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate that includes a summary of the progress of the Program and the plan as described in subsection (b).(d)SunsetThis section, and the Program established by this section, shall terminate on January 2, 2029.3.District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission(a)EstablishmentThere is established in the executive branch a District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission (hereafter the Commission).(b)Membership(1)In generalThe Commission shall be comprised of representatives of each of the following entities:(A)The Department of the Interior.(B)The Department of Transportation.(C)The Department of Homeland Security.(D)The Federal Bureau of Investigation.(E)The United States Marshals Service.(F)The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.(G)The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.(H)The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.(I)The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.(J)The Executive Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia (as defined in section 3(3) of the Governmental Reorganization Procedures Act of 1981; sec. 1–315.02(3), D.C. Official Code).(K)Such other entities of the Federal government as may be determined by the Chair of the Commission.(2)Designation of membersNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this section (or, in the case of an entity described in subsection (b)(1)(K), not later than 45 days after the Chair of the Commission designates the entity), the head of each entity described in subsection (b)(1) shall designate a representative of that entity to serve as the representative of the entity on the Commission.(c)Chair(1)DesignationNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the President shall designate a senior level official from the Executive Office of the President to serve as the Chair of the Commission.(2)FunctionsThe Chair shall perform functions that include the following:(A)Developing a schedule of meetings for the Commission.(B)Designating entities who shall be represented on the Commission under subsection (b)(1)(K).(C)In consultation with the members of the Commission, developing a charter for the Commission and, not later than 7 days after the date on which the charter is completed, submitting the charter to the appropriate committees of Congress.(d)Functions and authorities(1)FunctionsThe functions of the Commission are to recommend actions, and review the effectiveness of such actions, with respect to, but not limited to, the following:(A)Developing and encouraging the implementation of polices which will direct the maximum enforcement of Federal immigration law within the District of Columbia, including policies to encourage the redirection of available Federal, State, or local law enforcement resources to apprehend and deport illegal aliens.(B)Monitoring the District of Columbia’s sanctuary-city status and compliance with the enforcement of Federal immigration law.(C)Facilitating the prompt and complete accreditation of the District of Columbia’s forensic crime laboratory.(D)In collaboration with its leadership and union, ensuring that the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia is provided with assistance to facilitate the recruitment, retention, and capabilities of its officers and facilitating the provision of Federal personnel, resources, and expertise to reduce crime.(E)Collaborating with appropriate local government entities to provide assistance to increase the speed and lower the cost of processing concealed carry license requests in the District of Columbia.(F)Reviewing and, as appropriate, recommending revisions to Federal prosecutorial policies on pretrial detention of criminal defendants to ensure that individuals who pose a genuine threat to public safety are detained to the maximum extent permitted by law.(G)Collaborating with appropriate local government entities to provide assistance to end fare evasion and other crime within the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority system.(H)Facilitating the deployment of a more robust Federal law enforcement presence, and in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, facilitating the deployment of a more robust local law enforcement presence (as appropriate) within the District of Columbia, including the National Mall and Memorial Parks, museums, monuments, Lafayette Park, Union Station, Rock Creek Park, Anacostia Park, the George Washington Memorial Parkway, the Suitland Parkway, and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.(2)Coordination with other authoritiesThe Commission may, to the extent permitted by law, request operational assistance from and coordinate with Federal and local officials as appropriate, including the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and the Amtrak Police.(e)ReportThe Commission shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress which includes a summary of the functions and authorities carried out pursuant to subsection (d), and shall include in the report such recommendations for legislation as the Commission considers appropriate.(f)Appropriate committees of Congress definedIn this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress means—(1)the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and(2)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.(g)SunsetThis section, and the Commission established by this section, shall terminate on January 2, 2029.Passed the House of Representatives March 25, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.June 16, 2026Read twice and placed on the calendar

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 5103 RH: Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB Union Calendar No. 390 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 5103 [Report No. 119–455, Parts I and II]

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 3, 2025 Mr. McGuire introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned January 14, 2026 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic January 14, 2026 Additional sponsors: Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Guest January 14, 2026 Reported from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in boldface roman For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on September 3, 2025

A BILL To establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026.

2.Program to beautify District of Columbia (a)Establishment (1)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter the Secretary) shall develop a program to beautify the District of Columbia (hereinafter the Program). (2)ConsultationThe Secretary, when establishing the Program, shall consult with each of the following: (A)The Attorney General. (B)The Secretary of Transportation. (C)The Mayor of the District of Columbia. (D)The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. (E)The Administrator of General Services. (F)The heads of such other Federal departments and agencies and District of Columbia officials as the Secretary deems appropriate. (b)PurposeThe purpose of the Program is to establish a plan for Federal and local officials to— (1)coordinate, and maintain, the cleanliness, of Federal and District of Columbia facilities, monuments, land, public spaces, sidewalks, parks, highways, roads, transit systems, and other commonly visited areas within the District of Columbia, including through the removal of graffiti; (2)restore Federal public monuments, memorials, statues, markers, and similar properties that have been damaged or defaced or inappropriately removed or changed; and (3)encourage private-sector participation in the efforts of the Program. (c)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate that includes a summary of the progress made toward achieving the purpose of the Program as described in subsection (b). (d)SunsetThis section, and the Program established by this section, shall terminate on January 2, 2029.

3.District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission (a)EstablishmentThere is established in the executive branch a District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission (hereafter the Commission). (b)Membership (1)In generalThe Commission shall be comprised of representatives of each of the following entities: (A)The Department of the Interior. (B)The Department of Transportation. (C)The Department of Homeland Security. (D)The Federal Bureau of Investigation. (E)The United States Marshals Service. (F)The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. (G)The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. (H)The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. (I)The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. (J)Such other entities of the Federal Government as may be determined by the Chair of the Commission. (2)Designation of membersNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this section (or, in the case of an entity described in subsection (b)(1)(J), not later than 45 days after the Chair of the Commission designates the entity), the head of each entity described in subsection (b)(1) shall designate a representative of that entity to serve as the representative of the entity on the Commission. (c)Chair (1)DesignationNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the President shall designate a senior level official from the Executive Office of the President to serve as the Chair of the Commission. (2)FunctionsThe Chair shall perform functions that include the following: (A)Developing a schedule of meetings for the Commission. (B)Designating entities who shall be represented on the Commission under subsection (b)(1)(J). (C)In consultation with the members of the Commission, developing a charter for the Commission and, not later than 7 days after the date on which the charter is completed, submitting the charter to the appropriate committees of Congress. (d)Functions and authorities (1)FunctionsThe functions of the Commission are to recommend actions, and review the effectiveness of such actions, with respect to the following: (A)Developing and encouraging the implementation of polices which will direct the maximum enforcement of Federal immigration law within the District of Columbia, including policies to encourage the redirection of available Federal, State, or local law enforcement resources to apprehend and deport illegal aliens. (B)Monitoring the District of Columbia’s sanctuary-city status and compliance with the enforcement of Federal immigration law. (C)Facilitating the prompt and complete accreditation of the District of Columbia’s forensic crime laboratory. (D)In collaboration with its leadership and union, ensuring that the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia is provided with assistance to facilitate the recruitment, retention, and capabilities of its officers and facilitating the provision of Federal personnel, resources, and expertise to reduce crime. (E)Collaborating with appropriate local government entities to provide assistance to increase the speed and lower the cost of processing concealed carry license requests in the District of Columbia. (F)Reviewing and, as appropriate, recommending revisions to Federal prosecutorial policies on pretrial detention of criminal defendants to ensure that individuals who pose a genuine threat to public safety are detained to the maximum extent permitted by law. (G)Collaborating with appropriate local government entities to provide assistance to end fare evasion and other crime within the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority system. (H)Facilitating the deployment of a more robust Federal law enforcement presence, and in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, facilitating the deployment of a more robust local law enforcement presence (as appropriate) within the District of Columbia, including the National Mall and Memorial Parks, museums, monuments, Lafayette Park, Union Station, Rock Creek Park, Anacostia Park, the George Washington Memorial Parkway, the Suitland Parkway, and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. (2)Coordination with other authoritiesThe Commission may, to the extent permitted by law, request operational assistance from and coordinate with Federal and local officials as appropriate, including the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the United States Park Police, and the Amtrak Police. (e)ReportThe Commission shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress which includes a summary of the functions and authorities carried out pursuant to subsection (d), and shall include in the report such recommendations for legislation as the Commission considers appropriate. (f)Appropriate committees of Congress definedIn this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress means— (1)the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and (2)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (g)SunsetThis section, and the Commission established by this section, shall terminate on January 2, 2029.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025.

2.Program to beautify District of Columbia (a)Establishment (1)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter the Secretary) shall develop a program to beautify the District of Columbia (hereinafter the Program). (2)ConsultationThe Secretary, when establishing the Program, shall consult with each of the following: (A)The Attorney General. (B)The Secretary of Transportation. (C)The Mayor of the District of Columbia. (D)The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. (E)The Administrator of General Services. (F)The heads of such other Federal departments and agencies and District of Columbia officials as the Secretary deems appropriate. (b)PurposeThe purpose of the Program is to establish and implement a plan for Federal and local officials to— (1)coordinate, and maintain, the cleanliness, of Federal and District of Columbia facilities, monuments, land, public spaces, sidewalks, parks, highways, roads, transit systems, and other commonly visited areas within the District of Columbia, including through the removal of graffiti; (2)restore, to the extent practicable, District of Columbia and Federal public monuments, memorials, statues, markers, and similar properties that have been damaged or defaced or inappropriately removed or changed; and (3)encourage private-sector participation in the efforts of the Program. (c)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate that includes a summary of the progress of the Program and the plan as described in subsection (b). (d)SunsetThis section, and the Program established by this section, shall terminate on January 2, 2029.

3.District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission (a)EstablishmentThere is established in the executive branch a District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission (hereafter the Commission). (b)Membership (1)In generalThe Commission shall be comprised of representatives of each of the following entities: (A)The Department of the Interior. (B)The Department of Transportation. (C)The Department of Homeland Security. (D)The Federal Bureau of Investigation. (E)The United States Marshals Service. (F)The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. (G)The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. (H)The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. (I)The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. (J)The Executive Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia (as defined in section 3(3) of the Governmental Reorganization Procedures Act of 1981; sec. 1–315.02(3), D.C. Official Code). (K)Such other entities of the Federal government as may be determined by the Chair of the Commission. (2)Designation of membersNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this section (or, in the case of an entity described in subsection (b)(1)(K), not later than 45 days after the Chair of the Commission designates the entity), the head of each entity described in subsection (b)(1) shall designate a representative of that entity to serve as the representative of the entity on the Commission. (c)Chair (1)DesignationNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the President shall designate a senior level official from the Executive Office of the President to serve as the Chair of the Commission. (2)FunctionsThe Chair shall perform functions that include the following: (A)Developing a schedule of meetings for the Commission. (B)Designating entities who shall be represented on the Commission under subsection (b)(1)(K). (C)In consultation with the members of the Commission, developing a charter for the Commission and, not later than 7 days after the date on which the charter is completed, submitting the charter to the appropriate committees of Congress. (d)Functions and authorities (1)FunctionsThe functions of the Commission are to recommend actions, and review the effectiveness of such actions, with respect to, but not limited to, the following: (A)Developing and encouraging the implementation of polices which will direct the maximum enforcement of Federal immigration law within the District of Columbia, including policies to encourage the redirection of available Federal, State, or local law enforcement resources to apprehend and deport illegal aliens. (B)Monitoring the District of Columbia’s sanctuary-city status and compliance with the enforcement of Federal immigration law. (C)Facilitating the prompt and complete accreditation of the District of Columbia’s forensic crime laboratory. (D)In collaboration with its leadership and union, ensuring that the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia is provided with assistance to facilitate the recruitment, retention, and capabilities of its officers and facilitating the provision of Federal personnel, resources, and expertise to reduce crime. (E)Collaborating with appropriate local government entities to provide assistance to increase the speed and lower the cost of processing concealed carry license requests in the District of Columbia. (F)Reviewing and, as appropriate, recommending revisions to Federal prosecutorial policies on pretrial detention of criminal defendants to ensure that individuals who pose a genuine threat to public safety are detained to the maximum extent permitted by law. (G)Collaborating with appropriate local government entities to provide assistance to end fare evasion and other crime within the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority system. (H)Facilitating the deployment of a more robust Federal law enforcement presence, and in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, facilitating the deployment of a more robust local law enforcement presence (as appropriate) within the District of Columbia, including the National Mall and Memorial Parks, museums, monuments, Lafayette Park, Union Station, Rock Creek Park, Anacostia Park, the George Washington Memorial Parkway, the Suitland Parkway, and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. (2)Coordination with other authoritiesThe Commission may, to the extent permitted by law, request operational assistance from and coordinate with Federal and local officials as appropriate, including the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and the Amtrak Police. (e)ReportThe Commission shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress which includes a summary of the functions and authorities carried out pursuant to subsection (d), and shall include in the report such recommendations for legislation as the Commission considers appropriate. (f)Appropriate committees of Congress definedIn this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress means— (1)the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and (2)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (g)SunsetThis section, and the Commission established by this section, shall terminate on January 2, 2029. January 14, 2026 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment January 14, 2026 Reported from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (29)

DateChamberAll Actions
09/03/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
09/03/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
09/03/2025House floor actionsReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/03/2025House floor actionsReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/10/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
09/10/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
11/25/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
12/02/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
12/17/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
12/17/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
12/17/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 16.
01/14/2026Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-455, Part I.
01/14/2026House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-455, Part I.
01/14/2026Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-455, Part II.
01/14/2026House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-455, Part II.
01/14/2026House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 390.
03/24/2026House floor actionsRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1131 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.
03/25/2026House floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2698-2705)
03/25/2026House floor actionsRule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.
03/25/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5103.
03/25/2026House floor actionsThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
03/25/2026House floor actionsMs. McClellan moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (CR H2704)
03/25/2026House floor actionsThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
03/25/2026House floor actionsOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 214 (Roll no. 100).
03/25/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 101).
03/25/2026House floor actionsOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 101). (text: CR H2698-2699)
03/25/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03/26/2026SenateReceived in the Senate.
06/16/2026SenateRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 437.

Titles (8)

Title TypeTitle
Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textMake the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
Display TitleMake the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseMake the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseMake the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseMake the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission.
Short Title(s) as IntroducedMake the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act

Amendments (1)

AmendmentSponsorPurposeLatest Action
HAMDT 17103/25/2026 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

Cosponsors (4)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (9)

CommitteeActivity
House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee03/25/2026 Unknown
House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee03/25/2026 Unknown
House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee01/14/2026 Reported By
House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee09/10/2025 Markup By
House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee09/03/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee01/14/2026 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee12/17/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee12/17/2025 Discharged from
House - Natural Resources Committee09/03/2025 Referred To

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Subjects (13)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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