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No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act

On calendar: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 5213 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
On calendar
Started in
House
Sponsors
4
Latest action
May 4, 2026

What it does

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).

Official summary · Reported to House · May 4, 2026

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Sep 8, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    On calendar · May 4, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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