Require federal prosecutors to prove that a defendant intended to commit a crime to secure a conviction.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Mens Rea Reform Act of 2025?
The Mens Rea Reform Act of 2025, known as H.R. 59, has remained in the House Judiciary Committee since June 9, 2025. The House Judiciary Committee must take further action to move the bill to the floor, but the lack of progress over the last 12 months follows the common pattern where most bills fail to advance past the committee stage.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Mens Rea Reform Act of 2025 (H.R. 59 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 10250 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10250 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Andy Biggs (R-AZ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.