No Bailouts for Cashless Bail Jurisdictions Act
Cash Bail: Federal Funding Restrictions
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by two committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has no upcoming votes scheduled at this time. There is no companion bill currently associated with this legislation.
Legislative Progress
This bill is led by a small group of Republicans and faces strong opposition from the other party, making it unlikely to pass the current House or Senate.
Key Points
- This bill would stop the federal government from giving money to any city or state that gets rid of cash bail for certain crimes. This includes violent crimes, sex offenses, burglary, and looting.
- The Attorney General would be in charge of making a list of places that have ended cash bail. This list would be updated every three months and shared with the public so everyone knows which areas are affected.
- If a city loses its federal funding because of this rule, it would have to wait at least six months to get the money back. They would also have to prove to the government that they started using cash bail again.
- The bill defines cash bail as any money or property a person must give the court to stay out of jail while waiting for trial. It aims to ensure people accused of serious crimes have a financial reason to show up for their court dates.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Bailouts for Cashless Bail Jurisdictions Act
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