HR 5172
Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act of 2025
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:27 AM
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Bill overview
The Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act of 2025 proposes to significantly increase mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain crimes in the District of Columbia. Specifically, it would mandate life imprisonment without parole for first-degree murder, establish 10-year minimums for second-degree murder, kidnapping, and second-degree sexual abuse, and increase penalties for offenses like burglary and carjacking. The bill aims to deter crime and enhance public safety within the District.
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