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The House passed the CLEAN DC Act of 2025, which would repeal most of a 2022 District of Columbia law that changed local policing and accountability rules.
This bill, the "Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025" (CLEAN DC Act), aims to overturn most of the "Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022" passed by the Washington, D.C., local government. It would restore previous policing regulations and standards that existed before the 2022 local reforms were enacted, though it keeps a few specific provisions of that law in place. This was a final vote on the passage of the bill in the House of Representatives. In this chamber, most bills require a simple majority—more "yes" votes than "no" votes—to move forward. This vote is the final step for a bill in the House before it is sent to the Senate for consideration. The bill passed with 233 votes in favor and 190 against. The vote followed a largely partisan pattern, with all Republicans supporting it and most Democrats opposing it, though 20 Democrats joined the Republican majority. The bill now heads to the Senate. If it passes there and is signed by the President, it would represent a significant federal intervention in D.C.'s local governance and law enforcement policy.
The bill has been received in the Senate, where it must be debated and voted upon before it can potentially become law.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This bill represents a federal intervention into local D.C. governance, specifically regarding public safety and the ability of locally elected officials to regulate their own police department.
Who’s affected. D.C. Residents: Would see a reversal of local police accountability measures and changes in how officers interact with the community. · Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Officers: Operational guidelines and disciplinary standards would revert to pre-2022 rules. · D.C. Local Government: Would have its legislative authority over local public safety matters overruled by federal action.
Democrats. Most Democrats (190) voted against the bill, though 20 members joined the Republican majority to support it.
Republicans. Republicans voted unanimously (212) in favor of the bill.
On Passage
Nov 19, 2025
The House passed the CLEAN DC Act of 2025, which would repeal most of a 2022 District of Columbia law that changed local policing and accountability rules.
This was a vote on whether the House should officially approve the bill. Passing here means the bill has completed its journey through the House and is now ready to be sent to the Senate.
The bill has been received in the Senate, where it must be debated and voted upon before it can potentially become law.
This bill represents a federal intervention into local D.C. governance, specifically regarding public safety and the ability of locally elected officials to regulate their own police department.
The vote was largely partisan, with Republicans united in support and most Democrats in opposition, though a small group of Democrats crossed over to vote yes.
Most Democrats (190) voted against the bill, though 20 members joined the Republican majority to support it.
Republicans voted unanimously (212) in favor of the bill.
One independent member voted in favor of the bill.