HR5140
Received in the Senate
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.
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Sep 4, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version EHSection 16–2301, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended—
in paragraph (3), by striking sixteen years of age and inserting fourteen years of age; and
in paragraph (3) in the matter following subparagraph (C), by striking the age of sixteen and inserting the age of fourteen.
Section 16–2307(a), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended—
in paragraph (1), by striking fifteen and inserting fourteen; and
in paragraph (2), by striking sixteen and inserting fourteen.
This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to criminal offenses committed on and after the date of the enactment of this Act.
in paragraph (3), by striking sixteen years of age and inserting fourteen years of age; and
in paragraph (3) in the matter following subparagraph (C), by striking the age of sixteen and inserting the age of fourteen.
Section 16–2307(a), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended—
in paragraph (1), by striking fifteen and inserting fourteen; and
in paragraph (2), by striking sixteen and inserting fourteen.
This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to criminal offenses committed on and after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Legislative Timeline
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Received in the Senate.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4339)
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5140.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4346)
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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)
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 271). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4339)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.