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Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful

AI Summary: This is a policy document (an executive order) regarding safety and beautification of Washington, D.C. This regulation establishes a D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force to coordinate federal efforts to improve safety and appearance of the nation's capital. The task force, chaired by the Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor, will include representatives from multiple federal agencies and will focus on several key objectives: enhancing public safety through coordinated law enforcement efforts, strictly enforcing immigration and criminal laws, increasing law enforcement presence in key areas, addressing fare evasion, and supporting local police capabilities. Additionally, the regulation requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop a comprehensive beautification program that includes restoring monuments, removing graffiti, ensuring cleanliness of public spaces, and encouraging private sector participation in clean-up efforts. The order also directs the National Park Service to promptly remove homeless encampments and graffiti from federal lands within D.C. The task force will report to the President on safety conditions and may recommend additional executive actions as needed.