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119th Congress · H.R. 5140 · Passed Origin

To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.

This bill lowers the age at which an individual may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia (DC) to 14 years of age. Under current DC law, an individual who is under 18 years of age is tried as a juvenile in family court. However, an individual who is 16 years of age or older may be tried as an adult if the individual is charged with murder, first-degree sexual abuse, burglary in the first degree, robbery while armed, or assault with intent to commit any such offense. Additionally, an individual who is 15 years of age or older may be tried as an adult if the individual is alleged to have committed a felony and it is determined that (1) it is in the interest of the public welfare to try the individual as an adult, and (2) there are no reasonable prospects for the individual's rehabilitation. The bill lowers the minimum age to be tried as an adult in these cases to 14 years of age.

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SubjectsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDistrict of ColumbiaJuvenile crime and gang violenceViolent crime
Sponsor
Brandon G. Gill, R-TX-26
1 term · @repbrandongill
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1305 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4326 · 202-225-7772
Cosponsors (6)
  • Tim Burchett, R-TN-2
    Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepTimBurchett
  • Clay Higgins, R-LA-3
    Co-sponsored Sep 9, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepClayHiggins
  • Troy B. Downing, R-MT-2
    Co-sponsored Sep 11, 2025 · 1 term · @reptroydowning
  • Anna P. Luna, R-FL-13
    Co-sponsored Sep 15, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepLuna
  • Joe G. Wilson, R-SC-2
    Co-sponsored Sep 16, 2025 · 13 terms · @RepJoeWilson
  • Elise M. Stefanik, R-NY-21
    Co-sponsored Sep 17, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepStefanik
Committees (1)
  • Oversight and Government Reform Committee
    House Standing · Activity Sep 10, 2025
Actions (16)
  1. Sep 17, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate.
  2. Sep 16, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Sep 16, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 271). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4339)
  4. Sep 16, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 271). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4339)
  5. Sep 16, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4346)
  6. Sep 16, 2025 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5140, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  7. Sep 16, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. Sep 16, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5140.
  9. Sep 16, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
  10. Sep 16, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4339)
  11. Sep 15, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 707 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
  12. Sep 10, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.
  13. Sep 10, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  14. Sep 4, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  15. Sep 4, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  16. Sep 4, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedSep 4, 2025
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
RelatedH.Res. 707
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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 145 (Thursday, September 4, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. GILL of Texas:H.R. 5140.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H3862]
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