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House bill · H.R. 5213 (119th Congress)

No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 4, 2026

Sponsor: Elise M. Stefanik (U.S. Representative, NY-21, Republican)

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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).

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. May 4, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.

  2. May 4, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.

  3. May 4, 2026

    Introduced

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.

    U.S. House

  4. May 4, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.

  5. May 4, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.

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  1. May 4, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.

  2. May 4, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-637.

  3. Jan 8, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  4. Jan 8, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. Jan 8, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  6. Jan 8, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.

  7. Jan 8, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.

  8. Jan 8, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.

  9. Sep 8, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  10. Sep 8, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  11. Sep 8, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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