GOP lawmaker proposes bill to repeal DC Home Rule Act due to increasing crime rate.

EXCLUSIVE — Freshman Rep.⁤ Andy Ogles (R-TN) Introduces Bill to Reclaim ⁤Congressional Authority ‍over D.C.

Freshman Rep. Andy Ogles⁤ (R-TN) filed a‍ bill on Friday that aims ‍to repeal the D.C. Home Rule Act and restore Congress’ authority over the ​district.

Citing the alarming rise in crime rates in Washington, Ogles‌ argues that it ⁢is crucial for Congress to retake⁢ its “constitutional ⁤authority” over the district. The D.C. Home Rule Act, which was ​passed in 1973, would be⁢ repealed under this bill, granting some ⁣congressional powers to the local government.

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During the first nine days of August‌ alone, ‍the district‌ witnessed 16 homicides, bringing the total‌ number of homicides‌ this year to‌ over ⁣160. This represents a 28% increase compared to ‍the previous year. If the trend ​continues, the district is on track to surpass 200 ⁤homicides​ for the third consecutive year, reaching ⁤levels not seen in over two decades.

In⁢ response⁤ to this alarming ⁣situation, Ogles,‍ along⁣ with co-sponsors Reps.‌ Byron ⁤Donalds (R-FL) ‌and Matt Rosendale (R-MT), ‍introduced the Seat of Government Act.

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“In the first⁢ 5 days ‌of August, DC saw 13 homicides. The Nation’s capital has ​been overrun with violent crime, drugs, theft, homelessness,⁤ and riots,” Ogles stated. ​”The Constitution places the authority and responsibility of DC ‌administration with⁣ the Congress ⁤— not with a ​DC Mayor or a DC City Council. Congress needs to reclaim its⁢ Constitutional authority​ and make our Nation’s capital safe again, which is why I’m introducing ‍the ‌Seat of Government Act to repeal the DC Home Rule Act.”

Despite the ‌existence of the Home Rule Act,⁢ Congress still ⁢maintains oversight over the district and has the power to override local legislation. In ⁤fact, ​as recently⁤ as March, Congress overturned Washington’s crime bill, with President ​Joe ⁤Biden signing the measure to block it.