WASHINGTON – This evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7530 – The "D.C. Criminal Reform to Immediately Make Everyone Safer (D.C. CRIMES) Act" with a bipartisan vote of 225-181.

This legislation prohibits the Council of the District of Columbia from pursuing progressive, soft-on-crime policy and seeks to utilize Congressional authority in order to reduce the skyrocketing crime in our nation's capital.

H.R. 7530 is sponsored by Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and is the congressman's fifteenth piece of legislation that has passed the U.S. House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.

"Our nation's capital is experiencing a historic crime wave as a result of progressive, soft-on-crime policy," said Congressman Donalds. "This man-made public safety crisis is unacceptable. Congress has a constitutional responsibility to oversee the District of Columbia and it is imperative that we act quickly to assert our control when local government fails to do its job. The American people deserve a safe capital city and I will not stand idly-by as it descends into chaos. I am proud to receive the bipartisan support of my colleagues and look forward to the Senate's consideration of this important proposal."

“Democrats’ soft-on-crime policies have significantly changed policing across the country – and some of the worst consequences can been seen in our nation’s capital," said Speaker Johnson. "Congress has a responsibility to act in the interest of the District of Columbia and Congressman Byron Donalds's DC CRIMES Act will address the persistent levels of violent crime in Washington, D.C.”

More:

• Video of House Floor Debate Over H.R. 7530 – The "D.C. Criminal Reform to Immediately Make Everyone Safer (D.C. CRIMES) Act" HERE.

• Video of House Floor Passage of H.R. 7530 – The "D.C. Criminal Reform to Immediately Make Everyone Safer (D.C. CRIMES) Act" HERE.

• Social Media Summary Graphics Roll-Out HERE.

• Read the Full Text of the Bill HERE.