Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5103
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-16: Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 437.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-24T14:23:29Z
AI-Generated Summary
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
Purpose
This legislation creates a federal program to improve cleanliness and restore damaged monuments in Washington, D.C., while establishing a commission to coordinate efforts on public safety, immigration enforcement, and crime reduction.
Key Provisions
- Beautification Program: The Secretary of the Interior must create a program within 30 days of enactment. It focuses on maintaining cleanliness of federal and local facilities, parks, roads, and public spaces; removing graffiti; restoring damaged monuments and memorials; and involving private businesses. The Secretary consults with the Attorney General, Transportation Secretary, D.C. Mayor, U.S. Attorney for D.C., General Services Administrator, and other officials.
- Annual Reporting: The Secretary submits progress reports to congressional committees on oversight, natural resources, homeland security, and energy.
- Commission Establishment: A District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission is formed with representatives from the Departments of Interior, Transportation, and Homeland Security; FBI; U.S. Marshals; ATF; multiple U.S. Attorneys' offices; and the D.C. Mayor's office. The President designates a senior White House official as Chair.
- Commission Functions: The Commission recommends policies to maximize federal immigration enforcement in D.C., monitor D.C.'s sanctuary policies, speed up crime lab accreditation, support police recruitment and resources, ease concealed carry licensing, adjust pretrial detention rules for public safety, reduce transit crime, and increase law enforcement presence at sites like the National Mall, monuments, and parks.
- Coordination and Reporting: The Commission can request help from federal and local agencies, including D.C. police and transit authorities. It reports to Congress with recommendations for new laws.
- Sunset Clauses: Both the program and Commission end on January 2, 2029.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
The Act introduces new federal coordination mechanisms for D.C. beautification and safety that were not previously required by statute. It expands federal involvement in local immigration enforcement and crime policies, including oversight of D.C.'s compliance with federal immigration rules and support for concealed carry processes.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Requires participation from multiple federal departments and D.C. officials in planning and operations, potentially increasing resource demands on Interior, Justice, Homeland Security, and local police.
- Citizens: May lead to improved public spaces and monument restoration, alongside heightened law enforcement activity that could affect daily life, transit use, and immigration-related encounters.
- International Relations: No direct effects noted.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal agencies (Interior, Transportation, Homeland Security, FBI, ATF, Marshals Service, U.S. Attorneys).
- District of Columbia government and Metropolitan Police Department.
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
- Congressional oversight committees.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The Act places federal oversight on D.C. immigration policies and local law enforcement practices, which could raise questions about the balance between federal authority and D.C. home rule under the Constitution. It emphasizes enforcement of federal immigration law within a sanctuary jurisdiction and adjustments to prosecutorial policies on detention.
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Sponsor
Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]
Cosponsors (4)
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-16: Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 437.
- 2026-03-26: Received in the Senate.
- 2026-03-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-03-25: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 101). (text: CR H2698-2699) (Roll call 101)
- 2026-03-25: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 101). (Roll call 101)
- 2026-03-25: On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 214 (Roll no. 100). (Roll call 100)
- 2026-03-25: The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- 2026-03-25: Ms. McClellan moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (CR H2704)
- 2026-03-25: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2026-03-25: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5103.
- 2026-03-25: 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.
- 2026-03-25: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2698-2705)
- 2026-03-24: Rules 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.
- 2026-01-14: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 390.
- 2026-01-14: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-455, Part II.
Bill Versions
- Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 — issued 2026-03-25 — PDF (10 pages)
- Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act — issued 2025-09-03 — PDF (9 pages)
- Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 — issued 2026-06-16 — PDF (10 pages)
- Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 — issued 2026-01-14 — PDF (20 pages)