LIVE | Oversight committee debates DC crime safety reforms amid surge in violence

The House Oversight Committee convened a markup hearing to review a series of bills aimed at addressing rising crime and public safety concerns in Washington, D.C. Lawmakers discussed proposals to strengthen policing, improve community safety programs, and enhance accountability measures. The hearing highlighted bipartisan efforts to tackle violent crime, expand resources for law enforcement, and protect residents, while also debating the balance between civil liberties and effective crime prevention in the nation’s capital.