United StatesNo Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act
What it does
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.
More detail
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).
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 4Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.Latest
- May 4Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
- Jan 8Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jan 8Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.
- 2025
- Sep 8Introduced in House
- Sep 8Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced