Washington, March 25 -- Congressman Pat Harrigan issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 5103, the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026, legislation to restore order, improve public safety, and protect the nation's capital from vandalism and crime.
"Washington, D.C. is the front door of our country, and right now it is not living up to that standard," said Congressman Harrigan. "People travel here from all over the country and the world, and they should be able to walk our streets, visit our monuments, and feel a sense of pride in this place. Instead, we have allowed disorder, vandalism, and weak enforcement to take hold. That is not acceptable. This bill i...