Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 2705
Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act
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Introduced 2025-09-04Topic: criminal justice · public safety · budgetSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceKeep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets 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
- Marsha Blackburn Republican sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-09-04 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |