HR 5213 119th Congress

No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.

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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

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