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House Passes Bill to Address D.C. Safety and Cleanliness

3/26/2026

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The U.S. House advanced a bill to extend the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful task force.
The bill passed 218-206, with five Democrats in support, and moves to the Senate.
It would create a federal commission to address D.C.'s criminal and immigration issues and fund a cleanliness program.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office will be represented on the commission.
Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton says the bill undermines D.C.'s autonomy and democratic rights.

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Story summary

The U.S. House advanced a bill to extend the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful task force.
The bill passed 218-206, with five Democrats in support, and moves to the Senate.
It would create a federal commission to address D.C.'s criminal and immigration issues and fund a cleanliness program.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office will be represented on the commission.
Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton says the bill undermines D.C.'s autonomy and democratic rights.