Congressional Republicans have renewed their focus on D.C. crime with legislation aimed at changing police oversight and the District’s cashless bail system.

The U.S. House planned to vote on two bills Wednesday night that are both expected to pass, over the objection of D.C. leaders.

The introduction of the legislation continues the push by President Donald Trump to address crime in the nation’s capital.

The president declared a crime emergency for D.C. back in August, though local leaders pointed out that the overall crime rate had been falling .

The crime emergency technically ended in September, but members of the D.C. National Guard and National Guard units from other states continue to carry out patrols in the District.

Federal law enforcement personnel have also continued

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