D. C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-4922| House
| Updated: 9/17/2025
Byron Donalds
Republican Representative
Florida
Cosponsors (8)
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill, titled the "DC CRIMES Act of 2025," significantly alters the definition and treatment of youth offenders in the District of Columbia. It amends the Youth Rehabilitation Act of 1985 to limit youth offender status to individuals under 18 years of age , a reduction from the previous age of 24. Conforming amendments adjust related provisions, such as removing consideration for 18-24 year olds in strategic plans and modifying age ranges for community service, while also prohibiting sentences less than mandatory-minimum terms under this Act. A key provision directs the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website dedicated to juvenile crime statistics. This website will provide comprehensive data, updated monthly, on various metrics including: Total juvenile arrests, broken down by age, race, and sex. Arrests for petty crimes versus crimes of violence. First offenses, previous arrests, and prosecution declination rates. Sentencing outcomes, including trials as adults, misdemeanor/felony sentences, and correctional facility time. The website must ensure no personally identifiable information is disclosed, and all data, including historical archives, must be available in a machine-readable format for bulk download. Conforming amendments to D.C. Official Code sections on juvenile case, social, and law enforcement records ensure that necessary information can be shared with the Attorney General for the website's operation, which must be established within 180 days. Finally, the bill also aims to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the D.C. Council from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences .
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4333-4339: 1)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4333)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4922.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate of H.R. 4922, 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4345-4346: 4)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4345)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179 (Roll no. 270). (text: CR H4333)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment information and archivesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violence
D. C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-4922| House
| Updated: 9/17/2025
This bill, titled the "DC CRIMES Act of 2025," significantly alters the definition and treatment of youth offenders in the District of Columbia. It amends the Youth Rehabilitation Act of 1985 to limit youth offender status to individuals under 18 years of age , a reduction from the previous age of 24. Conforming amendments adjust related provisions, such as removing consideration for 18-24 year olds in strategic plans and modifying age ranges for community service, while also prohibiting sentences less than mandatory-minimum terms under this Act. A key provision directs the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website dedicated to juvenile crime statistics. This website will provide comprehensive data, updated monthly, on various metrics including: Total juvenile arrests, broken down by age, race, and sex. Arrests for petty crimes versus crimes of violence. First offenses, previous arrests, and prosecution declination rates. Sentencing outcomes, including trials as adults, misdemeanor/felony sentences, and correctional facility time. The website must ensure no personally identifiable information is disclosed, and all data, including historical archives, must be available in a machine-readable format for bulk download. Conforming amendments to D.C. Official Code sections on juvenile case, social, and law enforcement records ensure that necessary information can be shared with the Attorney General for the website's operation, which must be established within 180 days. Finally, the bill also aims to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the D.C. Council from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences .
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4333-4339: 1)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4333)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4922.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate of H.R. 4922, 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4345-4346: 4)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4345)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179 (Roll no. 270). (text: CR H4333)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Byron Donalds
Republican Representative
Florida
Cosponsors (8)
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Criminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment information and archivesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violence