People charged with violent or dangerous crimes in D.C. would have to stay in jail before trial. People charged with listed public safety or order crimes would need money, property, or a bail bond to get released.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025 is a Senate bill awaiting final action. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate.
Latest action on H.R. 5214: Received in the Senate.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people charged with crimes in Washington, D.C., especially those accused of violent, dangerous, or listed public safety offenses. It also affects judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers, crime victims, bail sureties, and D.C. jail officials because it changes who can be released and what must happen before release.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it changes who can stay in the community before a D.C. criminal case ends. It could keep more people charged with serious crimes in jail before trial. It could also make money or property a key part of release for other listed crimes. The bill does not give data on the likely effects, so its impact on safety, jail crowding, court appearances, and poor defendants is unclear.
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Officially: District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025
People charged with violent or dangerous crimes in D.C. would have to stay in jail before trial. People charged with listed public safety or order crimes would need money, property, or a bail bond to get released.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.R.5214. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Passed House. Now before the Senate.
This is the moment to act.
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This bill passed the House and is now before the Senate — this is the moment to act.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate. (11/20/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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