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District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025 (H.R. 5214)

Introduced
Introduced 9/8/2025•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

11/20/2025 • Senate

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.

Reported to House • 9/30/2025

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Topics & Subjects

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

Amendments (1)

This bill has 1 amendment proposed or adopted.

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
4
Republicans
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Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

Republican • NY-21

Sponsored 9/8/2025

Cosponsors (3)

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Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]

R-MI-10

Joined 9/8/2025

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Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]

R-NC-14

Joined 9/8/2025

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Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

R-TX-22

Joined 9/9/2025

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 8, 2025

Committee Review

September 10, 2025

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.

Floor Debate

November 19, 2025

Passed Chamber

November 18, 2025

Other Chamber

November 20, 2025

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Engrossed in House11/19/2025
Reported in House9/30/2025
Introduced in House9/8/2025

Committee Reports (1)

Related Bills (1)

H.Res. 879

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors3

Sources and method

· Record updated Jul 13, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Jul 13, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:33 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Reported to House” version, Sep 30, 2025 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:33 PM ET
  • House roll-call votesOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
    Roll-call results on this bill
    Latest roll call Nov 19, 2025 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:33 PM ET
  • CBO cost estimatesCongressional Budget Office
    Cost estimates
    Latest estimate Oct 3, 2025 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:33 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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