Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
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AI-generatedMake the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
This bill focuses on changing certain laws and policies that govern Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. Because D.C. is not a state, Congress has the authority to override or change local D.C. laws, and this bill uses that power to modify how the city handles specific issues related to public safety and the appearance of the city. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a narrow vote of 218 to 206 and has been sent to the Senate for consideration.
While no official description of the bill's specific contents has been provided, the title suggests it targets policies related to public order, crime, and the physical condition of public spaces in the District. Bills with similar titles in recent years have addressed issues such as drug enforcement, public camping or homeless encampments, vandalism, and other quality-of-life concerns in urban areas. The bill would likely affect D.C. residents, visitors, people experiencing homelessness, and local government agencies that would need to implement any new requirements.
It is worth noting that legislation like this can be controversial because it involves the federal government stepping in to override decisions made by D.C.'s locally elected government. Supporters of such bills typically argue that federal intervention is needed to improve conditions in the capital city, while opponents often argue that it undermines the self-governance of D.C. residents. Because the full text and official description were not available, readers are encouraged to review the complete bill text for specific details before drawing conclusions.
This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.
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Received in the Senate.
March 26, 2026
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Received in the Senate.
Mar 26, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2698-2705)
Mar 25, 2026Rule 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.
Mar 25, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5103.
Mar 25, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 25, 2026Ms. McClellan moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (CR H2704)
Mar 25, 2026The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mar 25, 2026On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 214 (Roll no. 100).
Mar 25, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 101).
Mar 25, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 101). (text: CR H2698-2699)
Mar 25, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2026Rules 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.
Mar 24, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-455, Part II.
Jan 14, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 390.
Jan 14, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-455, Part II.
Jan 14, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-455, Part I.
Jan 14, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-455, Part I.
Jan 14, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 17, 2025Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Dec 17, 2025Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 16.
Dec 17, 2025Subcommittee Hearings Held
Dec 2, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Nov 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
Sep 10, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2025Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2025Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2025Referred 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.
Sep 3, 2025Referred 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.
Sep 3, 2025