No Bail Post-Jail Act
Rep. Tenney Introduces No Bail Post-Jail Act to Block Pretrial Release for Violent Felons
The No Bail Post-Jail Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is actively moving through the House, but no further committee hearings or votes have been scheduled yet.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
People with prior violent felony convictions who served at least 30 days would automatically be denied bail if charged with a new felony in federal court. This removes the possibility of pretrial release regardless of individual circumstances, meaning longer jail stays before trial and greater difficulty preparing a legal defense.
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Bail Post-Jail Act
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