BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 5103, DC Law Enforcement & Cleanliness

March 24, 2026, 9:05 AM UTC

A federal commission would be established to oversee and coordinate law enforcement in Washington, DC, and a new program would seek to maintain cleanliness in the city, under H.R. 5103.

The bill would largely codify a March 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump, which established a similar commission and program. Among its stated goals are to encourage “maximum enforcement” of federal immigration laws in the DC area.

“America’s capital must be a place in which residents, commuters, and tourists feel safe at all hours, including on public transit,” the order said.

“This legislation will restore law and order, ...

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