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BillHR 5213 · 119

No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act

Introduced
Sep 8, 2025
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
May 4, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits federal funds from being used to implement cashless bail systems, which release defendants without requiring them to pay bail. Requires federal funding to only support bail systems that involve cash or financial conditions.

Sponsored By

Elise M. Stefanik
Republican · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 8, 2025
  4. May 4, 2026You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects defendants in federal cases and local jurisdictions that receive federal funding, by potentially keeping them in jail if they cannot afford cash bail. It also impacts local law enforcement and court systems that would need to adjust their bail policies to continue receiving federal funds.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Republican4
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedSep 8, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
Subjects
  • Safety
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.