SCOOP: House GOP preps wave of DC crime crackdowns as Trump vows to end city violence
The House Oversight Committee is gearing up to push forward several bills next month in support of President Donald Trump’s efforts to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. According to a source familiar with the committee’s work, these bills will focus on combating juvenile crime, addressing issues within the D.C. education system, and ending restrictive policing policies that hinder law enforcement from ensuring the safety of residents and visitors.
This move by the committee signals a significant alignment with Trump’s agenda to tackle crime in the nation’s capital. As one of two congressional panels with jurisdiction over D.C., the House Oversight Committee is likely to be a key player in shaping legislation related to crime in the city.
In addition to advancing these bills, the committee is set to hold a hearing on D.C. crime next month, with key figures such as D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson expected to appear. Committee Chair James Comer emphasized the panel’s commitment to supporting Trump’s goals of making D.C. a safer place for everyone.
One of the committee members, Rep. Byron Donalds, has previously introduced a bill aimed at addressing juvenile crime by treating individuals aged 18 and over as adults in the eyes of the law. While it’s unclear if this specific bill will be included in the upcoming markup, the committee’s overall focus on addressing crime in D.C. is evident.
These developments come on the heels of Trump’s decision to federalize D.C.’s police force for a month to combat crime and enhance the city’s appearance. The president has also deployed National Guard troops from D.C. and other states to patrol the capital, as part of a broader effort to improve public safety.
With House and Senate GOP leaders collaborating on a Comprehensive Crime Bill, and House Republicans working with the White House on a package of bills to address governance and crime issues in D.C., it’s clear that there is a concerted effort to address crime in the nation’s capital.
Elizabeth Elkind, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, is closely following these developments in the House of Representatives. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.
