No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act
- Last Action
- 5/4/2026
Actions
- 2026-05-04Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
- 2026-05-04Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.
- 2026-05-04Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.
- 2026-01-08Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.
- 2026-01-08Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-09-08Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-09-08Introduced in House
- 2025-09-08Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2026-05-04 (07)
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).
Cosponsors (3)
- John James (R-MI)
- Tim Moore (R-NC)
- Troy Nehls (R-TX)
Subjects
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Intergovernmental relations
- State and local government operations
- Violent crime
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