Increase prison sentences for individuals convicted of violent crimes to prevent them from committing further offenses.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025?
The House passed H.R. 6260 on May 17, 2026, and the bill is now in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Senate must decide whether to hold a vote, but the 60 vote requirement to advance legislation remains a major hurdle. Historically, most bills that pass the House do not receive a vote in the Senate.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 (H.R. 6260 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
243–179
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8205 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8205 (118th) →Passed · May 14, 2026
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 passed the House 243–179.
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Who’s behind it
Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.