119th Congress · introduced in the House · Sep 4, 2025
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.
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Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Received in the Senate.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Sep 4, 2025)
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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
House · Sep 16, 2025 · Roll call 271 · Passed
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 271). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4339) Roll call details
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) Roll call details
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4346)
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.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5140.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4339)
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.
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation · District of Columbia · Juvenile crime and gang violence · Violent crime
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Loading lobbying reportsOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026.
19 citations.
THE SENTENCING PROJECT · lobbying firm or registrant: THE SENTENCING PROJECT
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Amount not reported
…nd Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016 Oppose H.R. 5172Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act of 2025Oppose H.R. 5140Bill 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 ageOppose H.R. 4922/S.2…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. View filing
THE SENTENCING PROJECT · lobbying firm or registrant: THE SENTENCING PROJECT
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$14,111
Spent on own lobbying
…nd Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016 Oppose H.R. 5172Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act of 2025Oppose H.R. 5140Bill 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 ageOppose H.R. 4922/S.2…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$450,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ncial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$450,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ncial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$450,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ncial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$450,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ncial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE SENTENCING PROJECT · lobbying firm or registrant: THE SENTENCING PROJECT
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$17,342
Spent on own lobbying
…nd Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016 Oppose H.R. 5172Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act of 2025Oppose H.R. 5140Bill 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 ageOppose H.R. 4922/S.2…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE SENTENCING PROJECT · lobbying firm or registrant: MR. KEITH WALLINGTON
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Feb 5, 2026 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Amount not reported
…922/S.2686 - D.C. Crimes Act - Advocated against bill to lower the age of eligibility for relief under the Youth Rehabilitation Act in the District of Columbia H.R. 5140 - Advocated against bill 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 ag…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 21, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ncial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 21, 2026 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ncial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 21, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ncial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 21, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ncial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE SENTENCING PROJECT · lobbying firm or registrant: THE SENTENCING PROJECT
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$52,193
Spent on own lobbying
…922/S.2686 - D.C. Crimes Act - Advocated against bill to lower the age of eligibility for relief under the Youth Rehabilitation Act in the District of Columbia H.R. 5140 - Advocated against bill 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 ag…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 16, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$520,000
Spent on own lobbying
…otection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5125-District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5140-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 Act-Issues Lobbied: Cri…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE SENTENCING PROJECT · lobbying firm or registrant: MR. KEITH WALLINGTON
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 23, 2025 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$6,500
Paid to lobbying firm
…922/S.2686 - D.C. Crimes Act - Advocated against bill to lower the age of eligibility for relief under the Youth Rehabilitation Act in the District of Columbia H.R. 5140 - Advocated against bill 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 ag…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 21, 2025 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$2,700,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ncial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Additional policy positions can be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$400,000
Spent on own lobbying
…otection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5125-District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5140-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-Issues Lobbied: Crimina…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE SENTENCING PROJECT · lobbying firm or registrant: THE SENTENCING PROJECT
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 15, 2025 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$33,891
Spent on own lobbying
…922/S.2686 - D.C. Crimes Act - Advocated against bill to lower the age of eligibility for relief under the Youth Rehabilitation Act in the District of Columbia H.R. 5140 - Advocated against bill 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 ag…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS (NACDL) · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS (NACDL)
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 9, 2025 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$15,000
Spent on own lobbying
…entation Act; Safer Detention Act; Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act; FY2026 funding for federal criminal defense; the DC CRIMES Act (H.R. 4922); H.R. 5140 (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); Right to Trial Act;…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing