Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) introduced a bill seeking to overrule a D.C. Council proposal to replace gas stoves, marking the latest battle over local lawmakers' autonomy in the nation's capital.
Johnson introduced the Divert Important Services to Recovery in Criminal Trends Act, or DISTRICT Act, earlier this week, seeking to overturn a recent bill from D.C. lawmakers that would incentivize residents to replace their gas stoves with electric ones. The Ohio Republican criticized the proposal, arguing city lawmakers should instead focus on rising crime rates in the district.
Allen emphasized a need to shift to electric appliances, citing reports that show gas stoves and heating systems can contribute to the poor air quality inside homes and can cause respiratory problems. Furthermore, the council chairman noted a switch would help Washington, D.C., reach its goals of reducing carbon emissions in the district to"mitigate the worst-case scenarios for climate change.
Johnson criticized Allen for the proposal, accusing the council chairman of ignoring more significant threats to the district — such as increasing crime rates. Instead, the DISTRICT Act would reallocate federal funding from going toward replacing gas stoves to instead combat the crime surge in Washington, D.C.
Johnson's bill comes after the House passed a resolution to overturn an overhaul of D.C.'s century-old criminal code that softens the punishment for homicide, robberies, and carjackings. The D.C. Council overwhelmingly approved the overhaul last year, raising concerns from some congressional Republicans who said it left the district susceptible to violent crimes.
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