Bills · HR 5242
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5242District of ColumbiaCriminal procedure and sentencing
To repeal the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016.
INTRO SEP 10· LAST ACTION OCT 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a significant federal intervention into local Washington D.C. laws, reversing decisions made by D.C.'s elected officials. If passed, it would undo recent criminal justice reforms aimed at reducing incarceration and offering rehabilitation, potentially leading to more people being incarcerated and for longer periods under older D.C. statutes. This could have a profound impact on crime rates, rehabilitation efforts, and the overall justice system in the District.
For everyday D.C. residents and commuters, the changes to traffic laws would be immediately noticeable. Eliminating traffic cameras could alter driving habits and potentially impact traffic safety and revenue for the city. Allowing more right turns on red could either improve traffic flow or, conversely, increase the risk of accidents, especially for pedestrians and cyclists, depending on how specific intersections are affected. This bill raises questions about home rule for D.C. and the balance between federal and local governance.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Repeals the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022, restoring previous D.C. laws concerning criminal justice and rehabilitation.
This undoes recent D.C. efforts to provide more opportunities for individuals with criminal records or reduce penalties, potentially leading to stricter outcomes for those in the justice system.
PROVISION 02
Repeals the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016, reverting D.C. sentencing and incarceration policies to their prior state.
This reverses reforms aimed at reducing the number of people incarcerated in D.C., potentially increasing the length of sentences or the number of people in jail.
PROVISION 03
Terminates the District of Columbia's automated traffic enforcement system, including red light and speed cameras.
This would remove a key tool D.C. uses for traffic safety and revenue generation, potentially changing driver behavior and traffic accident rates.
PROVISION 04
Eliminates restrictions on making right turns at red traffic signals in the District of Columbia.
This could affect traffic flow and pedestrian safety by allowing turns where they were previously prohibited.
PROVISION 05
Specifies that the changes in the bill apply only to criminal conduct that occurs after its enactment date.
This clarifies that the bill's criminal justice provisions are not retroactive for past offenses, but will affect future legal proceedings.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSOCT 14
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-341.
OCT 14
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 293.
SEP 10
Introduced in House
SEP 10
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5242
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedSep 10, 2025
Last actionOct 14, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 10, 2025
House BillHR 5242District of ColumbiaCriminal procedure and sentencing
To repeal the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016.
INTRODUCED SEP 10, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 14, 2025
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