HR 5213

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).

Bill status

Status

Reported

Sponsor

Rep. Elise M. Stefanik [R-NY-21]

Cosponsors

3

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced

2025-09-08

Latest action

2026-05-04: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.

Committee referrals

• Judiciary Committee: House · Reported By · 2026-05-04
• Judiciary Committee: House · Markup By · 2026-01-08
• Judiciary Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-09-08

Recent actions

• 2026-05-04: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
• 2026-05-04: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.
• 2026-05-04: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.
• 2026-01-08: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.
• 2026-01-08: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held