HR 5213 119th Congress
No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
Sponsors
Summary
No 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).
Actions
2026-05-04T00:00:00
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
2026-05-04T00:00:00
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.
2026-05-04T00:00:00
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.
2026-01-08T00:00:00
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.
2026-01-08T00:00:00
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-09-08T00:00:00
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-09-08T00:00:00
Introduced in House
2025-09-08T00:00:00
Introduced in House
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement
![Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]](https://bioguide.congress.gov/bioguide/photo/S/S001196.jpg)