Comer and McGuire Applaud House Action to Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Again

WASHINGTON––Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation tackling soft-on-crime policies in the District of Columbia that have created an environment for truancy, violent crime, and rampant vandalism to flourish. H.R. 5103, the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025, introduced by Representative John McGuire (R-Va.), codifies President Trump’s “Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful” Executive Order and establishes the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Commission that will focus on enabling the full enforcement of federal and local laws within the city. The passage of H.R. 5103 will help bring back law and order to the nation’s capital by combatting crime and cleaning up the city. 

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. McGuire applauded the passage of this legislation.

“Thousands of Americans residing in and visiting D.C. have been the victims of rampant, uncontrollable crime unseen since the 1990s. While the D.C. Council has barely lifted a finger to combat crime, President Trump and Congressional Republicans have been taking important steps toward alleviating the problem and making D.C. a capital worth showing off again. The Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 builds on President Trump’s promise to make our nation’s capital a safe and secure city again and ensures that law and order will be consistently upheld. I commend Rep. McGuire for spearheading this effort to fight crime and make D.C. the enjoyable capital city Americans deserve,” said Chairman Comer.

“From the decisions made inside the Capitol Building, to the breathtaking cherry blossoms in the spring, D.C. is a hub for hard-working Americans and visitors, many of whom are my constituents. It’s common sense, cities that cooperate, communicate, and work as a team with local and federal law enforcement are safer for everyone,” said Rep. John McGuire. “Anyone who travels to D.C. should be safe while taking in the scenery and historic landmarks. The Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act is common-sense legislation that ensures our capital remains a secure, clean, and beautiful representation of our great nation. Thank you, Chairman Comer for working with me on the passage of this bill. I look forward to its passage in the Senate and receiving President Trump’s signature.”