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H.R. 5214 House Crime and Law Enforcement

District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act

Introduced
Sep 8, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. (R-NY-21)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate on Nov 20, 2025.

  1. House Introduced in House Sep 8, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Sep 8, 2025
  3. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Sep 10, 2025
  4. House Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19. Sep 10, 2025
  5. House Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-315. Sep 30, 2025
  6. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 269. Sep 30, 2025
  7. House Rules 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. Nov 17, 2025
  8. House Rule H. Res. 879 passed House. Nov 18, 2025
  9. House Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4796-4800) Nov 19, 2025
  10. 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. Nov 19, 2025
  11. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5214. Nov 19, 2025
  12. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Nov 19, 2025
  13. House POSTPONED 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. Nov 19, 2025
  14. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4805-4806) Nov 19, 2025
  15. House Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 179 (Roll no. 298). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4796) Nov 19, 2025
  16. House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 179 (Roll no. 298). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4796) Nov 19, 2025
  17. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Nov 19, 2025
  18. Senate Received in the Senate. Nov 20, 2025
  19. House Latest vote
    On Passage Nov 20, 2025
    Agreed Yea 237 Nay 179 Roll Call

Cosponsors

3

Subjects

Correctional facilities and imprisonmentCrimes against propertyCriminal procedure and sentencingDistrict of ColumbiaViolent crime

Committees

  • Oversight and Government Reform Committee
    • Reported By , Sep 30, 2025
    • Markup By , Sep 10, 2025
    • Referred To , Sep 8, 2025

Summary

District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025

This bill mandates, in the District of Columbia (DC), pretrial and post-conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and cash bail to obtain pretrial release for public safety or order crimes. 

Under current DC law, a court may generally order a defendant released before trial based on the judge’s assessment of the risks posed by the defendant's release. If the defendant is charged with a crime of violence or a dangerous crime, the court must determine conditions for release; if the defendant has a prior history of such crimes, is charged with a crime that involves deadly weapons, or is charged with a crime of violence, there is a rebuttable presumption that the defendant must be detained.

The bill requires defendants charged with a crime of violence or a dangerous crime to be detained while awaiting trial. It also prohibits a court from releasing a defendant charged with a public safety or order crime without a secured appearance bond (i.e., money or property subject to forfeiture). Public safety or order crimes include fleeing from a law enforcement officer, rioting, and stalking.

Current DC law also allows individuals who are convicted of an offense to be released pending sentencing or an appeal if the court finds the individual is unlikely to flee or pose a danger to others. The bill requires individuals who are convicted of a crime of violence or a dangerous crime to be detained in these circumstances.

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