Mike Garcia: “Only about 15 percent of that gets to the ground, Madam Secretary. That is all I am saying. It is woefully inefficient…”

I, once again, urge our colleagues to oppose this bill. D.C. has a right and its residents have a right to govern themselves and elect mayors and council members that choose to pass laws to support the District. Congress should not be…

The mission statement of the Department of Justice is: 'to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.'

I would encourage you to look at my RAISE Act, which takes the starting salary of an E1 from $22,000 and brings it up to $31,000.

Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose this bill, which would overrule rules implemented by D.C.'s elected leaders on when Metropolitan Police officers should pursue a fleeing car. Our debate here is a perfect example of why D.C. needs self-rule…