Washington, D.C. should be the shining city on a hill, representing a beacon of freedom, safety, and prosperity for America.

Sadly, our country’s lawless capital city is far from this goal.

The issue of public safety in D.C. has become front and center following the brutal attack of a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer. As you may know, an ex-DOGE staffer was recently beaten as he attempted to prevent a carjacking by a violent gang of teenagers. The bloodied images of the attack grabbed President Trump’s attention, prompting him to rightly criticize the city’s soft-on-crime policies that allow juveniles to wreak havoc throughout Washington.

Unfortunately, vicious assaults are common throughout our nation’s capital.

In recent years, Members of Congress have been attacked and carjacked just blocks from the U.S. Capitol building. Congressional staffers have also suffered at the hands of violent criminals, including a 21-year-old intern who was fatally shot in the streets of D.C. earlier this summer. Residents and visitors have been assaulted, murdered, and carjacked. Additionally, numerous small businesses and popular retail stores face regular lootings and robberies. 

Notably, Washington, D.C.’s violent crime rate is higher than several capital cities in developing countries, as well as major capitals like Paris, London, and Madrid.

Folks, President Trump is 100% right — it’s time to make Washington, D.C. safe again.

Back in 2023, I successfully led legislation, H.J.Res. 26, to strike down the D.C. City Council’s Revised Criminal Code Act (RCCA), a dangerous bill that would have eliminated mandatory minimum sentences for all violent crime except first degree murder and reduced maximum penalties for most criminal offenses. This misguided measure would have undoubtedly emboldened criminals and exacerbated the ongoing crime crisis plaguing our nation’s capital city. Despite all odds and an initial veto threat by President Biden, my commonsense measure passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support and was eventually signed into law by President Biden.

While crime in our nation’s capital would certainly be worse without H.J.Res. 26, more must be done to restore law and order in Washington, D.C. for the American people.

Thankfully, President Trump and his Administration are taking action.

On Monday, President Trump announced sweeping efforts to save our nation’s capital from violent crime. Specifically, he signed an Executive Order declaring a crime emergency in D.C. and a Presidential Memorandum to restore law and order in Washington. From invoking his authority to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control to directing the Secretary of Defense to mobilize the District of Columbia National Guard to address the epidemic of crime, President Trump is taking critical steps to make our capital city safe for all Americans.

Please know that in addition to supporting President Trump’s efforts, I remain committed to leading and advancing commonsense measures in Congress to ensure our nation’s capital is safe for you, your family, and all Americans to enjoy.

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Last Week's Results:

81% support President Trump’s pro-growth economic policies.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve detailed how Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) delivers historic tax relief to families, workers, and seniors. Notably, this tremendous legislation, which President Trump signed into law on July 4th, also prioritizes our safety by securing our nation’s borders.

Here are key border security wins in the OBBB:

• Finishes President Trump’s border wall.
• Supports our Border Patrol and ICE agents with a $10,000 bonus annually over the next four years. 
• Boosts law and order by hiring 10,000 new ICE personnel, 5,000 new Customs officers, and 3,000 new Border Patrol agents.
• Provides resources to deport at least one million illegal aliens annually.
• Funds the expansion of detention facilities’ capacity for illegal aliens pending their removal.
• Enhances technology and border surveillance.
• Requires fingerprint collection and DNA testing to verify child-sponsor relationships and crack down on criminals who exploit this vulnerable population.

As you know, President Trump and his Administration swiftly reversed the Left’s open border policies that allowed millions of illegals to flood our country. Yet by investing in our nation’s border security through the OBBB, the Trump Administration can enhance its mission to protect the homeland for years to come. I proudly voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill, as I believe you and your family deserve a safe, strong, and secure America.

Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training

Lake Lanier Association

Rep. Clyde’s District Staff Meet with the Lake Lanier Association to Discuss Ongoing Efforts to Improve Lake Lanier — Including the Lanier Parks Local Access Act

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Rep. Clyde’s District Staff Receive In-Depth Briefing from the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Supervisor's Office

Kennesaw State University student and Lawrenceville native Lindsey Knight recently received national recognition for her groundbreaking neuroscience research. Lindsey’s work, which explores how neurological disruptors to a specific transcription factor can lead to the development of neurological diseases, earned top honors at the Southeastern Meeting of the Society for Developmental Biology Conference. Additionally, she presented her outstanding research at the International Congress of Developmental Biology Conference. Lindsey’s yearslong passion for science led her to simultaneously pursue her undergraduate and graduate degrees through KSU’s Double Owl Pathways program. In addition to finishing her degrees and examining her single-cell RNA sequencing data, Lindsey plans to obtain a doctorate and inspire the next generation of scientists. 

Congratulations, Lindsey! Your dedication to neuroscience is commendable, and I wish you continued success in your future endeavors.

This week, I’ll travel throughout the Ninth District to meet with small businesses, local organizations, and community leaders. For regular updates on the week ahead, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Gettr, and X. Have a blessed week!