H.R. 5103 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Mar 25, 2026. Received Mar 26, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCreates commission and cleanup program for DC
The bill sets up a commission made up of federal officials to advise on crime reduction and immigration enforcement in Washington, DC. It also directs the Department of the Interior to start a program that cleans and maintains commonly visited areas in DC, like monuments, parks, and roads, and restores any federal monuments that have been damaged. Both the commission and the program are set to end on January 2, 2029.
How it affects you
If you live in or visit Washington, DC, you may notice more maintenance and cleaning of public spaces like monuments and parks. The bill doesn't spell out direct effects on most other Americans, though federal law enforcement and police recruitment efforts in DC could see changes through the commission's recommendations.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 3, 2025)
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
This bill establishes a commission in the executive branch to 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 Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful , which established a similar task force and program.)
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.
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.
The bill's provisions terminate on January 2, 2029.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5103
AN ACT
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. John J. McGuire (R-VA-5) · Introduced Sep 3, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 16, 2026: “Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 437.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Passage · Mar 25, 2026
Passage Passed 218–206
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 5 | 206 | 3 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 212 | 0 | 5 |
5 members voted against most of their party: 5 Democrats voted Yes.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.