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Bill · 119th Congress · HR 5213
No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act
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Introduced 2025-09-08Topic: criminal justice · public safety · budgetSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceNo Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act This bill prohibits the receipt of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program by a state or local government that has in effect a law or policy that substantially limits cash bail for individuals who are charged with certain criminal offenses that pose a clear threat to public safety and order. Under the bill, the criminal offenses that pose a threat to public safety and order include criminal offenses involving a violent or sexual act (e.g., burglary, murder, or rape) and offenses that promote public disorder (e.g., looting or vandalism).
Sponsors
- Elise M. Stefanik Republican sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | House | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554. | |
| 2026-05-04 | House | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637. | report |
| 2026-05-04 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637. | report | |
| 2026-01-08 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10. | refer |
| 2026-01-08 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | refer |
| 2025-09-08 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-09-08 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-09-08 | Introduced in House | introduce |