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House Natural Resources Committee backs bill to expand federal role in Washington, D.C.; passage reported 26-16
Summary
The House Committee on Natural Resources voted to report HR 5103, the "Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act," after debate and amendments. Supporters said it codifies federal efforts to reduce crime and restore public spaces; opponents argued it undermines D.C. home rule.
Chairman Westerman opened the markup by calling HR 5103 to the floor, describing the bill as a measure to "make Washington DC safe and beautiful again" by creating a special commission and directing the Interior Department to implement cleanup plans across D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
The bill would, according to the chair, codify key elements of an earlier executive order and provide a statutory framework for cooperation between federal and local law enforcement. "HR 5103 would permanently . . . add permanent statutory authority and accountability to President Trump's long overdue…
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