Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026

The Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 has passed the House and is now under review in the Senate. If enacted, the bill would establish a commission composed of representatives from federal law enforcement agencies, U.S. Attorneys' Offices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and other designated federal entities. This commission would advise on strategies to enforce federal immigration law in the District, coordinate federal resources to reduce crime, and help recruit and retain officers for DC's Metropolitan Police Department.

The bill would also direct the Department of the Interior to create a program focused on maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of commonly visited areas throughout DC. This program would be responsible for cleaning and maintaining monuments, parks, and roads, as well as restoring any damaged or removed federal public monuments and similar properties.

For everyday citizens, this legislation would potentially mean increased federal involvement in DC's public safety efforts and more visible maintenance of the city's public spaces and landmarks. The bill's provisions would remain in effect through January 2, 2029, after which they would expire unless Congress takes further action.