119th Congress
H.R. 5214
District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Elise M. Stefanik(R-NY)
- Introduced
- Sep 8, 2025
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Committees
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Official text
- Engrossed in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (2)
- John James (R-MI)
- Tim Moore (R-NC)
Added later (1)
- Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) · Sep 9, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 House #298 | On Passage: District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Nov 20, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate. - Nov 19, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Nov 19, 2025 · 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 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4805-4806) - Nov 19, 2025 · 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 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Nov 19, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5214. - Nov 19, 2025 · 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 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4796-4800) - Nov 18, 2025 · House
Rule H. Res. 879 passed House. - Nov 17, 2025 · 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. - Sep 30, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 269. - Sep 30, 2025 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-315. - Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19. - Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Sep 8, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. - Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House