Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) has reintroduced the D.C. CRIMES Act (H.R. 4922) in Congress, aiming to reform the District of Columbia's youth offender system and sentencing policies. The legislation proposes lowering the upper age limit for youth offender status from 24 to 18 years old, aligning D.C.'s standards with those of other U.S. jurisdictions. Currently, individuals up to 24 years old can be charged and tried as juveniles in D.C., a policy that Donalds and supporters argue contributes to rising crime and ineffective law enforcement. The bill also seeks to restrict the D.C. Council from implementing progressive reforms perceived as soft on crime, including reducing existing criminal penalties. The reintroduction of the bill coincides with President Donald Trump's call to address crime and homelessness in the nation's capital. Some local officials, such as D.C. Council member Brooke Pinto, acknowledge the need for further action on crime policies. Donalds emphasizes that offenders 18 and older should be charged as adults to ensure accountability and public safety.