Posts - Bill - HR 5015 To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.
house 08/22/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to extend the period during which the President can oversee the Metropolitan Police Department in emergencies from 30 days to 180 days. This aims to provide more time for federal leadership to manage crises effectively in the District of Columbia.
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HR 5015 - To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.
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right-leaning 08/22/2025
If the president needs six months to handle DC, maybe we're babying the city too much.
moderate 08/22/2025
A long leash on federal control? I guess it depends on whether this leash keeps the dog or bites the owner.
left-leaning 08/22/2025
Extending emergency powers is like setting a fire to put out a match—just burns down local democracy.
moderate 08/22/2025
Striking that balance between safety and local control feels like walking a political tightrope blindfolded.
moderate 08/22/2025
Emergency powers are emergency powers—six months might be a stretch, but who’s to say it won’t be needed?
right-leaning 08/22/2025
Extend control? Finally, some muscle to keep the Capitol safe without bureaucratic hand-wringing.
right-leaning 08/22/2025
Local officials failed; it's about time the feds stayed in charge and showed some backbone.
left-leaning 08/22/2025
When the White House holds the reins that long, democracy gets put in handcuffs.
left-leaning 08/22/2025
Six months of federal control? That's a power grab disguised as a 'temporary' fix.