Rep. Burchett floor remarks on bill to prevent D.C. from trying 24-year-olds as juveniles
May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
(May 16, 2024) - U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of H.R. 7530, the D.C. CRIMES Act, which would require the District of Columbia to change its definition of a juvenile from 25 to 18 years old.
"These kids who commit these offenses are usually young," said Rep. Burchett while debating the bill on the House floor. "I believe the punishment shou . . .
(May 16, 2024) - U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of H.R. 7530, the D.C. CRIMES Act, which would require the District of Columbia to change its definition of a juvenile from 25 to 18 years old.
"These kids who commit these offenses are usually young," said Rep. Burchett while debating the bill on the House floor. "I believe the punishment shou . . .