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119-s-2748119th Congress

Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act

Sponsored By: Senator Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]

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Summary

Would create a federally led Program and a D.C. Safe and Beautiful Commission to clean, restore, and coordinate public-safety efforts across Washington, D.C. The measure pairs monument and streetscape cleanup with stronger federal law-enforcement coordination and private-sector involvement to keep commonly visited sites well maintained.

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  • Residents and visitors would see coordinated cleanup, graffiti removal, and restoration of damaged federal monuments and public spaces, with private-sector participation encouraged to help maintain high-traffic areas.
  • Public-safety officials would get a federal structure to push maximum enforcement of federal immigration law in D.C., request federal personnel and resources to bolster policing, and target crime and fare evasion at sites such as the National Mall, Union Station, and the Washington Metro.
  • Federal agencies would be required to designate Commission representatives and the President would pick a Chair within 45 days, and both the Program and the Commission would terminate on January 2, 2029.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Federal program to beautify DC

If enacted, the bill would require the Interior Secretary to set up a program within 30 days to clean and restore federal and DC public spaces. The program would cover sidewalks, parks, transit areas, graffiti removal, and repair or restoration of federal monuments. The Secretary must consult specified federal and District officials when creating the program. The Secretary must report to Congress within one year and annually after. The program would end on January 2, 2029.

Federal DC Safety and Beauty Commission

If enacted, the bill would create a federal Commission chaired by an Executive Office official within 45 days. The Commission would coordinate federal and local law enforcement at major DC sites, encourage private participation, and help speed forensic lab accreditation and concealed‑carry licensing. It would also monitor and push for maximum enforcement of federal immigration laws in DC and review prosecutorial and detention policies. The Commission must report to Congress and would end on January 2, 2029.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]

MO • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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