119th Congress

H.R. 5213

No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Elise M. Stefanik(R-NY)
Introduced: Sep 8, 2025
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Committees: House Committee on the Judiciary
Official text: Reported in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (3)

Original cosponsors (2)

John James (R-MI)
Tim Moore (R-NC)

Added later (1)

Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) · Sep 9, 2025

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version

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).

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

May 4, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
May 4, 2026 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.
Jan 8, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.
Jan 8, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 8, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House