No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act
119-HR-5213119th CongressIntroduced Sep 8, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
Sponsor
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21](R-NY-21)3 cosponsors
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).
Subjects
Criminal procedure and sentencingIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operationsViolent crime
Actions (8)
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
May 4, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.
May 4, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.
May 4, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.
Jan 8, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 8, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 8, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025Library of Congress