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Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 707

Upcoming Votes on D.C. Crime Laws and Energy Projects

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.

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • The House of Representatives is setting the rules for debating several new laws. These rules allow for upcoming votes on changes to crime laws in Washington, D.C., and new ways to manage energy projects across the country.
  • One major part of the plan involves crime in the nation's capital. It would allow 14-year-olds to be tried as adults for certain crimes and would stop the local D.C. government from making its own changes to criminal sentences.
  • The plan also includes a bill to speed up how the government approves new energy projects, like power lines and pipelines that cross into other countries. This is meant to make the process more organized and clear.
  • Another part of the vote would bring back a special group to advise the government on the coal industry and set new rules for how digital currencies are bought and sold.
  • This action is a procedural step that decides how much time lawmakers have to talk about these bills before they take a final vote. It ensures these topics will be decided on the House floor soon.

Milestones

12 actions
Sep 17, 2025House

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 722, H.Res. 707 is amended.

Sep 16, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 16, 2025House

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

Sep 16, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 268). (text: CR H4321-4322: 1)

Sep 16, 2025House

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 207 (Roll no. 267). (consideration: CR H4329)

Vote Results

2 votes
HousePassedProceduralSep 16, 2025

On Ordering the Previous Question

213
207
Democrat
0207 · 6
Republican
2130 · 5
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HousePassedSep 16, 2025

On Agreeing to the Resolution

213
211
Democrat
0208 · 5
Republican
2133 · 3
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Related Bills

12 bills
H.Res. 313Related bill

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034, and for other purposes.

Sep 16Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 707, H.Res. 313 is amended.

H.Res. 211Related bill

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 25) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1156) to amend the CARES Act to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain unemployment programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1968) making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Sep 16Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 707, H.Res. 211 is amended.

H.Res. 354Related bill

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.

Sep 16Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 707, H.Res. 354 is amended.

H.Res. 722Related bill

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk; and for other purposes.

Sep 17Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 4922Related bill

D. C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025

Sep 17Received in the Senate.

H.R. 5143Related bill

District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025

Sep 18Received in the Senate.

H.R. 5140Related bill

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.

Sep 17Received in the Senate.

H.R. 5125Related bill

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025

Sep 18Received in the Senate.

H.R. 1047Related bill

GRID Power Act

Sep 19Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

H.R. 3015Related bill

National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

Sep 19Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

H.R. 3062Procedurally related

Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act

Sep 19Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

H.R. 3633Related bill

Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025

Sep 18Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official 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.

Bill NumberHRES 707
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 722, H.Res. 707 is amended.

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