Congressman Andy Biggs has introduced legislation that would give President Trump a longer period of time to control crime in Washington, D.C. Biggs says he has introduced two pieces of legislation to aid President Trump in his efforts to deter crime in our nation’s capital.
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The Make D.C. Safe Again Act amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President of the United States may exercise control over Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The Home Rule Act currently provides the President with the authority to assume control over MPD during emergencies for thirty days. Congressman Biggs’s legislation extends that period to 180 days, ensuring that President Trump and federal authorities can stabilize conditions in the nation’s capital without being hamstrung by artificial time limits.
The Keep Offenders Off Our Streets Act prohibits the practice of cashless bail in the District of Columbia. D.C. law currently permits judges to release criminals back on the street without requiring them to post monetary bail. Congressman Biggs’s bill would stop judges from releasing criminals without bail, giving prosecutors a stronger foundation to uphold the rule of law and keep criminals out of our communities.
“When our nation’s capital faces lawlessness, violent crime, and breakdowns in public order, the federal government has a responsibility and a constitutional duty to act decisively,” said Biggs.
“The District of Columbia is the seat of our federal government, the home of our institutions, and a symbol of American strength,” continued Biggs. “Weak leadership at the local level too often leaves D.C. vulnerable to the chaos of the radical Left. President Trump has shown time and time again his commitment to restoring law and order in D.C. and across the country. My legislation ensures that President Trump has the necessary time and authority to quell the chaos that has reigned in woke D.C.”
“America’s capital must be a city where families feel safe and businesses can thrive. I’m thankful for President Trump’s determination to restore law and order, and I look forward to working with him and his team to make Washington, D.C. safe again,” concluded Biggs.
“D.C. law currently permits judges to release criminals back on the street without requiring them to post monetary bail.”
How about a bill that automatically impeaches judges when 15% of their problem children skip court or commit other crimes while on bail.
both measure are ‘good’ in my view of what needs to be ; what’s coming on a national basis – be interesting to see how this evolves – which is the direction I see this going