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D.C. Crime Law Tightening, Energy Regulation, and Central Bank Digital Currency Ban

This resolution allows for the consideration of several bills that significantly tighten criminal law in the District of Columbia, lowering the age at which minors can be tried as adults (to 14) and limiting local government autonomy over sentencing. Furthermore, the legislation accelerates the approval processes for critical energy infrastructure, such as pipelines and transmission lines, and introduces regulations for digital currencies while prohibiting the Federal Reserve from creating a direct-to-consumer Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Key points
Tougher criminal laws in D.C.: 14-year-olds can be tried as adults for certain crimes, and 'youth offender status' is limited to individuals 18 years of age or younger.
Restriction of D.C. local authority: The D.C. Council is prohibited from changing existing criminal sentences, and the Judicial Nomination Commission is set to be terminated.
Energy infrastructure changes: Streamlining and accelerating procedures for building international border-crossing facilities for oil, gas, and electricity.
Financial regulations: Establishing oversight for the digital commodities market (cryptocurrencies) and prohibiting the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency that could be used directly by citizens.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-09-16
50%
For 213
Against 211
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_707
Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
Process start date: 2025-09-15
Voting date: 2025-09-16
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 268
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3015) to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_707.

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 2025-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Tougher criminal laws in D.C.: 14-year-olds can be tried as adults for certain crimes, and 'youth offender status' is limited to individuals 18 years of age or younger.
  • Restriction of D.C. local authority: The D.C. Council is prohibited from changing existing criminal sentences, and the Judicial Nomination Commission is set to be terminated.
  • Energy infrastructure changes: Streamlining and accelerating procedures for building international border-crossing facilities for oil, gas, and electricity.
  • Financial regulations: Establishing oversight for the digital commodities market (cryptocurrencies) and prohibiting the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency that could be used directly by citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 268). (text: CR H4321)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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