Bars the Attorney General from awarding, renewing, or extending Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to any state or local government that has a policy substantially limiting cash bail as a possible condition for everyone charged with a covered offense.

Official title: No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 08-SEP-2025

Referred 08-SEP-2025

Approved by committee 08-JAN-2026

Reported 04-MAY-2026

On the calendar 04-MAY-2026

Key points

Amends Section 502 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to add an ineligibility rule for grants.
Defines covered offenses to include murder, rape, sexual assault, carjacking, robbery, burglary, assault, looting, vandalism, rioting, and fleeing from a law enforcement officer.
Beginning with the first October 1 after enactment, and each fiscal year after that, bars grants to a state or local government with a policy substantially limiting cash bail for everyone charged with a covered offense.

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Reported to House, 04-MAY-2026).

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Sponsor Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY) Cosponsors · 3

■ 3 R

3 Republicans

congress.gov page Reported in House (04-MAY-2026) Introduced in House (08-SEP-2025)