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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Introduced

Sep 4

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House committee

Sep 10

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House floor

Sep 16

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Senate

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Signed

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House · Roll 271

Recorded Sep 16, 2025

All Republican.

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Sep 17

SENATEReceived in the Senate.

Sep 16

HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 16

HOUSEOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 271). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4339)

Sep 16

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)

Sep 16

HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4346)

Sep 16

HOUSEPOSTPONED 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.

Sep 16

HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Sep 16

HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5140.

Sep 16

HOUSERule 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.

Sep 16

HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4339)

Sep 15

HOUSERules 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.

Sep 10

HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.

Sep 10

HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Sep 4

HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sep 4

Introduced in House

Sep 4

Introduced in House

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