H.R. 5140 · 119th Congress

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.

Stage
Passed a chamber
Introduced
2025-09-04
Latest action
2025-09-17 · Received in the Senate.

Subjects

Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Violent crime
District of Columbia
Juvenile crime and gang violence