Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 16.
Introduced:Dec 17, 2025
Primary Sponsor
John McGuire
R - VA
Cosponsors
4
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Summary
This bill aims to beautify and improve the safety of public spaces in Washington, D.C. It establishes a program to coordinate federal and local efforts to clean up and restore public facilities, monuments, and infrastructure in the District. The bill also creates a commission to recommend ways to increase immigration enforcement, improve the local police department, and address other public safety concerns in D.C.
Latest Action
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 16.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill aims to beautify and improve the safety of public spaces in Washington, D.C. It establishes a program to coordinate federal and local efforts to clean up and restore public facilities, monuments, and infrastructure in the District. The bill also creates a commission to recommend ways to increase immigration enforcement, improve the local police department, and address other public safety concerns in D.C.
Last updated: 12/26/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act </strong></p><p>This bill establishes a commission in the executive branch to<em></em> 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 <em>Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful</em>, which established a similar task force and program.)</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The bill's provisions terminate on January 2, 2029.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Establishes a federal program to clean up, restore, and maintain public spaces and facilities in Washington, D.C.
Creates a commission of federal and local officials to recommend actions on immigration enforcement, police support, and other public safety issues in D.C.
Requires the Interior Secretary to develop and implement a plan to beautify and maintain federal and local properties in the District
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If passed, this bill would directly impact the residents, businesses, and visitors of Washington, D.C. by improving the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of public areas in the city. Federal and local agencies would be required to coordinate efforts to address issues like graffiti, damaged monuments, and infrastructure maintenance. The public safety commission could also lead to changes in policing, immigration enforcement, and other public services in the District.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
Advisory bodies
Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of the Interior
District of Columbia
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement officers
Maryland
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Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
5103, 119th Congress (2025). "Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-5103