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Federal Trial Location Change: Moving Cases from D.C. to Defendant's Home District.

This law changes where federal trials are held for crimes committed on federal property within the greater Washington D.C. area. Instead of the D.C. court, the accused will initially face charges in the district of their last known residence. This grants citizens accused of such crimes the right to move their case to a court closer to their permanent home, making their defense easier.
Key points
Individuals charged with federal crimes on government property in the D.C. region (including parts of Maryland and Virginia) will initially be tried in their home district, not D.C.
The accused has the right to request the transfer of the trial to the court district where they are permanently domiciled, potentially lowering costs and simplifying the defense.
The changes apply to pending cases where the trial has not yet been scheduled and do not apply to defendants who are not domiciled in the United States.
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Print number: 118_HR_9582
Sponsor: Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
Process start date: 2024-09-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VENUE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9582.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals charged with federal crimes on government property in the D.C. region (including parts of Maryland and Virginia) will initially be tried in their home district, not D.C.
  • The accused has the right to request the transfer of the trial to the court district where they are permanently domiciled, potentially lowering costs and simplifying the defense.
  • The changes apply to pending cases where the trial has not yet been scheduled and do not apply to defendants who are not domiciled in the United States.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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