The omnibus bill, which combines various crime bills, is currently undergoing review in the D.C. Council before a vote on Feb. 6. The bill has faced criticism from Republicans blaming Democratic leaders for rising crime in the district.
Omnibus bill was introduced on Jan. 10 by Councilwoman Brooke Pinto, combining months of proposals and individual crime bills from council members and Mayor. It unanimously passed the council’s judiciary committee but is now undergoing what is expected to be another week of review before it comes to a vote on Feb. 6. The D.C.
Council has faced recent victories when it comes to passing public safety legislation, but it has also experienced heavy criticism from Republicans on Capitol Hill who blame Democratic leaders for rising crime in the district. in police funding, following a growing trend across major cities in the nation after the Black Lives Matter movement led to increased support for defunding the police. Instead, the funds were directed to efforts such as hiring a gun violence prevention director, finding alternatives to prosecution, and boosting violence interruption program
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