Congress·In Progress·H.R. 6260

Bail Bonds: Cracking Down on Fraud

Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act

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This bill, introduced by Fitzgerald, aims to stop people from using scams or dishonest tactics when dealing with bail bonds. It targets fraud in the business of paying money to get someone out of jail or detention.
The plan updates federal law to specifically include criminal bail and immigration bonds under fraud protections. This gives federal prosecutors more power to go after bond companies or individuals who lie on paperwork or cheat the system.
By tightening these rules, the bill tries to ensure that the bail system isn't bypassed by criminals using fake or dishonest financial guarantees to get back onto the streets.

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Jan 8, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9.

Jan 8, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Nov 21, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Nov 21, 2025

Introduced in House

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act

Bill NumberHR 6260

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9.

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