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.

House Bill

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.

Received in the Senate.

Introduced:Sep 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Markwayne Mullin

Senator

Republican

OK

Cosponsors

12

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Families

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Families

Related Subjects

Adoption and foster care

Child care and development

Child health

Child safety and welfare

Community life and organization

Congressional oversight

Crimes against children

Criminal justice information and records

Domestic violence and child abuse

Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5140, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5140