HRES Bill 877 Condemning Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the rest of the government of the city of Washington, DC, for their failure to stop the crime epidemic plaguing their city.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-11-17

Bill 118 HRES 877 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the rest of the government of Washington, DC for their perceived failure to address the crime epidemic in the city. The resolution accuses the city officials of not taking sufficient action to combat the rising crime rates and protect the residents of Washington, DC. The resolution highlights the increasing crime rates in the city and points to statistics showing a rise in violent crimes such as homicides, robberies, and assaults. It also criticizes the city government for not adequately funding law enforcement agencies and implementing effective crime prevention strategies. Supporters of the resolution argue that the city officials have a responsibility to ensure the safety and security of their constituents and that their inaction has contributed to the worsening crime situation in Washington, DC. They believe that the city government should be held accountable for their failure to address the crime epidemic. Opponents of the resolution argue that blaming the city officials for the crime epidemic is unfair and overlooks the complex social and economic factors that contribute to crime. They believe that the resolution is politically motivated and does not offer constructive solutions to address the root causes of crime in Washington, DC. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 877 is a controversial resolution that highlights the ongoing debate over how to effectively address crime in urban areas like Washington, DC. It remains to be seen how the resolution will be received and whether it will lead to any concrete actions to address the crime epidemic in the city.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Alternative Names

Condemning Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the rest of the government of the city of Washington, DC, for their failure to stop the crime epidemic plaguing their city.

Condemning Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the rest of the government of the city of Washington, DC, for their failure to stop the crime epidemic plaguing their city.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]

Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

Committees and Subcommittees

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Variations and Revisions

Oversight and Accountability

Condemning Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the rest of the government of the city of Washington, DC, for their failure to stop the crime epidemic plaguing their city.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution condemns District of Columbia (DC) Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, Councilmember Charles Allen, and the rest of the DC government for crime in DC.

Bill 118 HRES 877 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the rest of the government of Washington, DC for their perceived failure to address the cri...
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 877

Introduced on
2023-11-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/17/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns District of Columbia (DC) Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, Councilmember Charles Allen, and the rest of the DC government for crime in DC.

Bill 118 HRES 877 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the rest of the government of Washington, DC for their perceived failure to address the cri...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the rest of the government of the city of Washington, DC, for their failure to stop the crime epidemic plaguing their city.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/20/2024

This resolution condemns District of Columbia (DC) Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, Councilmember Charles Allen, and the rest of the DC government for crime in DC.


Latest Action11/17/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.