WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed four key pieces of legislation this week to codify President Donald Trump’s Executive Order confronting the crime crisis in our nation’s capital.
“Every American deserves to ride public transportation, walk their neighborhood or pick up their children from school without the constant fear of being mugged, carjacked, or shot because of Democrats soft-on-crime policies in Washington, D.C., and other Democrat-run cities across the country.
“President Trump is right to intervene when local leaders fail to act, as we’ve seen in D.C. and now this week in Memphis. House Republicans are taking decisive action to support his efforts by codifying the Administration’s successful crackdown on the rise in violent crime and juvenile lawlessness and restore safety to our nation’s capital.
“Millions of Americans rightly have major concerns because they see how Democrats protect criminals. Republicans’ legislative efforts will help restore order in D.C. but also offer a blueprint for other cities.
“Republicans encourage Mayor Bowser to continue working closely with federal authorities to build on the significant progress in crime reduction in our nation’s capital. By maintaining this coordination, D.C. can be a national example of how effective policy and cooperation can restore public safety.
“From the senseless murder of a Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina to the politically motivated assassination of Charlie Kirk, the American people are calling for an end to rampant crime. Together with President Trump, Republicans are committed to restoring law and order and turning our capital city into a model of safety and accountability for the entire nation.”
House Adopted Legislation Targeting D.C. Crime:
H.R. 4922 — D.C. CRIMES Act (Sponsored by Rep. Byron Donalds): Prohibits the D.C. Council from enacting lenient sentencing reforms and ensures youth offenders are appropriately charged as adults for serious crimes.
H.R. 5140 — District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act (Sponsored by Rep. Brandon Gill): Lowers the age for juveniles to be tried as adults for violent offenses from 16 to 14, addressing the surge in youth crime.
H.R. 5143 — District of Columbia Policing Protection Act (Sponsored by Rep. Clay Higgins): Restores law enforcement’s ability to pursue fleeing suspects and enhances public safety through real-time alerts during police pursuits.
H.R. 5125 — District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act (Sponsored by Rep. Pete Sessions): Repeals the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission and returns judicial appointments to the President and Senate, in line with the Constitution.
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