HR-5214 : Still Just a Bill

The "District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025" (H.R. 5214) aims to modify pretrial and post-conviction detention procedures in the District of Columbia.
  • Mandatory Detention for Violent Crimes: It mandates pretrial detention for individuals charged with crimes of violence or dangerous crimes, as defined in the D.C. Official Code. It also mandates post-conviction detention for individuals convicted of the same.
  • Changes to Definitions: The Act expands the definitions of "dangerous crime" and "crime of violence" to include first-degree burglary, attempted first-degree burglary, burglary with a dangerous weapon, first-degree robbery, attempted first-degree robbery, and robbery with a dangerous weapon.
  • Cash Bail for Public Safety Offenses: It requires cash bail (secured appearance bond) for individuals charged with "public safety or order crimes." These crimes include failure to appear in court, obstruction of justice, fleeing from law enforcement, rioting, inciting a riot, destruction of property, stalking, and certain burglary or robbery offenses.
  • Conforming Amendments: The bill removes violent crimes from the standard pretrial release procedures and clarifies conditions for release.
  • Applicability: These changes will apply to offenses committed in the District of Columbia 30 days after the Act's enactment.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-11-20IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2025-11-19FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-11-19VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 179 (Roll no. 298). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4796)House floor actions
2025-11-19FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4805-4806)House floor actions
2025-11-19FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5214, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-11-19FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2025-11-19FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5214.House floor actions
2025-11-19FloorRule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.House floor actions
2025-11-19FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4796-4800)House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorRule H. Res. 879 passed House.House floor actions
2025-11-17FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.House floor actions
2025-09-30CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 269.House floor actions
2025-09-30CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-315.House floor actions
2025-09-10CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.House committee actions
2025-09-10CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2025-09-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.House floor actions
2025-09-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Vote Predictions

Sponsor :

Elise M. Stefanik [R] (NY-21)
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
Related Subjects
  • Correctional facilities and imprisonment
  • Crimes against property
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Violent crime
Related Geographic Entities
  • District of Columbia
Related Organizations

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